Common indicators that your child may be drinking underage

PERSONALITY

Changes in mood, including irritability and defensiveness

Rebellious attitude

Decreased interest in appearance

 

SOCIAL

Switching to a new friend group

Lack of interest in favorite activities

School problems such as poor attendance, low grades, and disciplinary actions

 

Common indicators that your child may be drinking underage.

PERSONALITY

  • Changes in mood, including irritability and defensiveness
  • Rebellious attitude
  • Decreased interest in appearance

 

SOCIAL

  • Switching to a new friend group
  • Lack of interest in favorite activities
  • School problems such as poor attendance, low grades, and disciplinary actions

local

  • Your child’s school guidance counselor or your family physician may be able assess your child to determine treatment needs and provide referrals to counselors or treatment programs.
  • Your county juvenile probation office may offer substance abuse classes or recommend treatment programs.

state

national

  • The Partnership to End Addiction Parent Helpline. Get one-on-one help to address your child’s substance use from trained, caring specialists. All communications and services are free and confidential. Support is available in English and Spanish. Schedule a call, email for help, or text CONNECT to 55753.
  • SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders.