With school out for the holiday break, teens are gathering at parties where they might be asked to try drugs and alcohol. The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse reminds parents how to talk to their kids and safeguard them during the holidays when a higher number of social gatherings are happening. “It’s important for parents to take time during the holiday season to talk to their kids about the dangers of underage drinking and drug use. Parents are still the strongest influencers in their children’s lives, even during the teenage years, and we want to ensure that our most precious resource — our young people — stay safe this holiday season,” said Commissioner Jewel Mullen, with the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
