Alcohol Awareness Month: Talking with Kids About Alcohol

My kids are only in middle school, do I really have to talk to them about alcohol? Children and teenagers are naturally curious about alcohol – they see people drinking- and they want to know more. Kids will be influenced … Continued

Community Forum on Underage Drinking – May 2

Community partners from across Cortland County are hosting a Community Forum focused on alcohol abuse and underage drinking on Monday, May 2 at 6pm at the Homer Center for the Arts. Community Forum Flyer The average age a teen in … Continued

How to Talk to Your Children About Alcohol Use

By Linnay Harmer and Mary Dykeman – Children and teenagers are naturally curious about alcohol – they see people drinking- and they want to know more. Kids will be influenced by their friends, their teachers, TV, films and the media … Continued

Alcohol and The Brain

If you spent any time with teenagers, you may begin to wonder what is going on inside their heads. Rolling eyes, smart mouths, mood swings, and risky behaviors seem to be a simple matter of course for 13 to 19-year-olds. … Continued