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PARENTS
ARE KEY
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Reality
of College Drinking
The misuse of alcohol remains a problem for some students in spite of
laws, campus policies and college programs. When talking to your college
student about choice regarding alcohol, you may want to discuss the difference
between low-risk and high-risk drinking (which can be found below). Be
sure to emphasize that drinking is not an essential part of college life,
and don’t be afraid to encourage abstinence as a viable choice.
Click here for PAR's
Parent Guide. (pdf)
Low
Risk vs. High Risk Drinking
Low
Risk:
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High
Risk:
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- Those under 21 abstaining from
drinking.
- Choosing safe drinking behaviors before
a party begins.
- Eating a meal before drinking.
- Pacing drinks to one per hour: maximum
of 3 for women and 4 for men per sitting.
- Always knowing what one is drinking.
- Alternating alcohol free drinks or water
with alcohol.
- Planning a safe ride home before you go
out.
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- Drinking under the age of 21.
- Chugging, drinking games, shots or drinking
anything out of a punch bowl or funnel.
- Drinking to get drunk.
- Drinking every day.
- Driving after drinking or riding with someone
under the influence.
- Drinking too much or too fast on an empty
stomach.
- Going to parties where people drink too
much.
- Not knowing what is in your glass or leaving
it unattended.
- Mixing alcohol with medications or illegal
drugs.
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Communication
is Important for Parents and Children
Remember to communicate effectively with your college student.
Prevention
begins at Home |
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Ask
Questions |
Share
realistically your own experiences with drinking, both
positive and negative. Be clear in what you expect about:
- attending class
- drinking and driving
- financial
responsibility
- choices regarding drinking
- study time
vs. social time
- staying in touch
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- Do you like your classes?
- How are you doing?
- What is the party scene like?
- What kinds of activities are available?
- Do you enjoy living in your residence
hall or apartment?
- Can we help?
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Conversation
Starters |
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ImportantTopics |
- How will you decide whether or not to drink
at college?
- What will you do if you find yourself
at a party with only alcohol to drink?
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- Family beliefs and values.
- How to get help on campus.
- How to refuse a drink.
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Making Healthy Decisions Most college students
make responsible decisions about alcohol. There are times, however,
when the availability of alcohol and the absence of parents,
mixed with a desire to fit in, will add up to potentially risky
decisions made by students. Please remember to keep up with your
college student’s behaviors and activities.
For more information see NIAAA
website. (Click on the section for
parents.)
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306-2140
(850) 644-6489 |
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