

The Problems of Parents/Caregivers Providing Alcohol to Young Adolescents
A college student discusses the dangers of parents & caregivers normalizing alcohol use and allowing their kids to drink at home, especially while under 21.
Janette
Sep 29, 20243 min read


The Negative Effects of Drinking
A college student discusses how drinking alcohol can negatively affect a person's relationships, health, and stability.
Anonymous
Nov 27, 20232 min read


Is Drinking Worth the Consequences?
A college student discusses the negative consequences of drinking alcohol and why they choose not to drink.
Anonymous
Oct 24, 20232 min read


How BRITE Helped Me Cope with My Family’s Addiction
A college student discusses how working with BRITE helped her process her experience growing up around addiction in her family.
Anonymous
Sep 17, 20233 min read


Underage & Binge Drinking: Keeping Youth Safe
A discussion of the harms of underage drinking with suggestions for how parents & caregivers can talk to their kids.
Ashley H
Oct 25, 20223 min read


Discussing Alcohol With Your College Student
An overview of ways to discuss underage and binge drinking with college students and reasons why it's important to have the conversation early and often.
Anonymous
Sep 1, 20226 min read


How Does Alcohol Advertising Effect Youth?
A discussion of how alcohol companies use advertising to market alcohol to teens and underage youth by attracting and influencing them into buying their products.
Ashley H
Aug 29, 20226 min read


Parents Allowing Alcohol Use
A college student discusses her experience of parents allowing underage alcohol use, how it affected her, and why she will never provide alcohol for her kids in the future.
Anonymous
Jul 18, 20224 min read


Summer Activities for Teens: Tips for Parents
A discussion of healthy activities teens can do during the summer and ways that parents and caregivers can communicate with them and keep an eye on them when they might be tempted to use substances.
Ashley H
Jun 9, 20225 min read


Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
A discussion of the risks of drinking alcohol while doing summer activities like swimming, boating, etc.
Ashley H
Jun 9, 20223 min read


April is Alcohol Awareness Month
A discussion of Alcohol Awareness Month including advocacy messages from local high students about why they choose not to drink.
Ashley H
Apr 24, 20222 min read


The Facts About Underage Drinking
A discussion of the facts, statistics, and risks of underage drinking.
Ashley H
Mar 31, 20224 min read


Underage and Binge Drinking: The Local Story
An overview of facts and statistics for underage and binge drinking in Ventura County along with resources for parents.
Ashley H
Mar 29, 20222 min read







