Alcohol is ubiquitous in our society. It is the most widely used drug by adults in the U.S. and is so common and accepted that most people don't think of it as a drug. Likewise, alcohol is the number one drug of choice among American teens. Many parents used alcohol as teens, sometimes to excess, and came out "just fine". As adults, they use alcohol in responsible and controlled ways. A majority of teens will follow the same pattern. Yet there are significant risks associate

With final exams behind them and after spending extended amounts of “family time” during the holidays, teens will be itching to go out! A little extra parental vigilance will go a long way – as well saying “no” to situations about which you don’t feel comfortable. Principals from our high schools have emailed parents in the past about holiday celebrations, given Marin’s high rates of binge drinking by both teens and adults. Redwood's Principal’s letter and Marin Catholic’s