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Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

A college student discusses her experience attending a Reality Party for Parents event, the importance of communication, and the need to change the normalization of party culture.

Gracie

Nov 17, 20252 min read

A group of young people are hanging out and each holding glasses of wine with different colored liquids in them. We can only see their bodies and mostly their arms/hands.

Peer Pressure & Alcohol

A college student discusses her experience with peer pressure and alcohol and why she chooses not to drink even though she's 21.

Anonymous

May 22, 20243 min read

A group of young people are partying and drinking alcohol. One girl has her head leaned back while someone pours a bottle of dark brown alcohol into her open mouth. We get the impression of a complete lack of inhibition.

Reality Parties for Parents: A Parent’s Perspective

A parent discusses her experience letting her kids drink underage, and the valuable lessons she learned while attending our Reality Party for Parents.

Anonymous

Apr 14, 20242 min read

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Behind the Reality Party: A Reality Check on Teen Substance Use

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Reality Parties for Parents: A Parent’s Perspective