Alcohol abuse, alcoholism and alcohol poisoning are on the rise among teenagers. And an increasing number are dying as a result. In an effort to combat this trend, schools around the country are instituting a program called “Safe Home Agreement.”

Each year these participating schools send out a simple contract to each family, which states: We (the school) work to create a health and safe atmosphere where alcohol and other drugs are not acceptable.

(1) I agree to discuss alcohol and other drugs with my teenagers. (2) Unless there is a responsible adult present, I will not permit parties in my home. (3) When parties are hosted in my home, I will not serve or permit youths under legal drinking age to drink alcohol or use illegal drugs. - Source: Bay Area Living (CA)

Many of the schools also compile a student directory that’s sent to all the families. An asterisk (*) marks the families who signed Safe Home Agreements. Some parents have said it puts their minds at ease when they know their kids are with other students whose parents signed the Agreement.

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Posted By: Adolescent Substance Abuse