Parents can help their children avoid alcohol pitfalls during transition from high school to college
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 16:30
in Psychology & Sociology
The transition from high school to college is a particularly vulnerable time for alcohol experimentation. A new study looks at which student characteristics may enhance parent-based interventions. Results indicate that teens who perceive their friends as more approving of alcohol consumption also seem to be more influenced by communication with their parents about drinking.