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    Articles tagged with under 18s

    Talking to your teen about alcohol

    For some parents, talking to your teenager about alcohol and setting rules and boundaries to keep them safe can be daunting. The majority of parents feel that it’s their responsibility to create strategies and educate their children on when, where and how to drink, whilst many parents struggle with how to provide advice.

    It’s okay to say nay

    You know what’s great to hear? Most Australian parents (89%)1 aren’t supplying their underage teenagers with alcohol and the majority…

    Don’t turn into a foolie this Schoolies.

    Schoolies. It’s a little word for a big week. It’s the holiday Year 12s all over Australia have been waiting for. But above all, it’s the chance to celebrate the end of school…finally. Hold up. Before you race out there, make sure you’re prepared. Not knowing the risks or what to do in an emergency can turn things ugly, fast.

    Alcohol on the flip side. Know the risks.

    Alcohol. It affects everyone differently. So how you react may be completely different to your friends. Sometimes these effects are only temporary, however excessive drinking can lead to some pretty scary short-term and long-term consequences. So it’s important to know the risks.

    The truth about kids who drink

    Under 18? Hang on. Before you grab that drink think about what you’re really doing. It’s not just about the law it’s about your body too. Drinking alcohol can be risky for growing bodies and brains. So is it worth it?

    Mind-changing: how alcohol affects your brain

    Right now is a pretty important time for your brain. In fact, it’s shaping itself at this very minute. That’s why it’s crucial that you don’t drink to give your brain a chance to fully develop.

    Behind the wheel: the dangers of drink driving

    For most of us, turning 18 means getting your license – which is pretty sweet. Getting behind the wheel after a having a few though – isn’t.

    Walking on the edge – the risks of binge drinking.

    Binge drinking. Know people that do it? But do they know the risks?

    Setting family rules around alcohol

    One of the greatest challenges that parents can face is setting boundaries and establishing rules for their teenage children around drinking alcohol.