"Celebrate April as Alcohol Awareness Month by starting the conversation. Even though it may look like your child isn’t listening, when you talk, they hear you. Parents are the top reason youth will decide not to drink alcohol. Start the conversation and keep it going!

View SAMHSA’s 'Five Conversation Goals' to help start the dialog

Create your own Action Plan today with SAMHSA’s easy to use guide

Keep up on new research: 'Teen Girls Start Drinking Before Their Male Peers'"

View additional tips and resources to speak with youth about the dangers of underage drinking.