Talking with Your College Student About Alcohol

April 3, 2025

Alcohol is the most misused and misunderstood drug in our society. While it’s easy to dismiss binge drinking as just another part of the college experience, the truth is, it’s linked to risky behaviors, health concerns, and even legal trouble.

The good news? As a parent, you have more influence than you might think. By reading this handbook and having open, honest conversations with your college student, you can help them make safer choices and reduce the dangers associated with binge drinking. Your guidance matters more than you know.

Fill out our brief survey to get your free copy of Talking with College Students About Alcohol and talk heart-to-heart today!

This project is funded 100% (total award $61,362) from the Strategic Prevention Framework- Partnerships for Success grant (5H79SP083671-02) through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, contracted through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health.