Conversation Tips

Call your son or daughter frequently during the first 6 weeks of college.
Recognize your own experiences, attitudes and behaviors towards high risk drinking- what kind of messages are you giving your young adult?
Inquire about their roommates, the roommates' behavior, and how they settle disagreements or deal with disruptive behavior.
Make sure that your son or daughter understands the penalties for underage drinking, public drunkenness, using a fake ID, driving under the influence, assault, and other alcohol-related offenses. Ask the college/university to keep you informed of infractions of school alcohol policies.
Make certain that they understand how alcohol use can lead to date rape, violence, and academic failure.