Program Coordinator, Youth Leadership
The Governor's Prevention Partnership
The school year
is winding down and young people are getting ready to relax and enjoy some
summer fun with their friends and families. At the same time, the summer
months bring great risks to our teenagers. Car crashes are the number one cause
of death in teenagers and the rates significantly increase in the summer
months. This is from impaired driving, distracted driving, and reckless
behavior.
Sometimes, too,
parents and adults let their guard down over the summer months due to parties,
vacations, and less hectic schedules which allows youth to have easier access
to alcohol and have a greater risk of participating in risky behavior. Use this
time to start talking with the teens in your life about impaired driving,
reckless behavior, and substance use. Use the resources below to find out more!
View additional resources to speak with youth about the dangers of underage drinking and substance abuse.
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