‘Parents Who Host’ campaign alerts parents to underage drinking concerns
Every year, the Drug-Free Action Alliance rolls out their public awareness campaign, "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don't be a party to teenage drinking."
The purpose of the campaign is to provide parents with accurate information about the health risks of underage drinking and the legal consequences of providing alcohol to youth. The campaign message is focused toward prom and graduation parties.
In a telephone survey conducted for the Drug-Free Action Alliance, 25 per cent of teens indicated they had attended a party in the past two months where alcohol was available or served, while only 15 per cent of parents thought their child had attended a party where alcohol was available or served. A majority of parents and teens surveyed said that it is generally easy for underage youth to get alcohol.
Parents play a major role in their children's choices about alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs. Hosting a prom or graduation party where alcohol is
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