A Guide to Safe and Substance Free Events, Parties and Gatherings (PDF only)

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Media Type: Booklet

Description: This booklet is designed to help both teens and adults have a great time and the most positive experience possible at social events. This booklet is designed to give you information and guidelines on:
- Planning parties and social events
- Establishing ground rules
- For parties and events at your home or on your property
- When your teen attends parties/events outside of your home
- Supervision, role modeling, and making a difference
- The laws regarding underage use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs

By educating yourself and your teen, and providing opportunities for open communication, you are increasing the chances your teen will be able to make healthy and substance-free choices.

Audience: Teens and Young Adults, Educators, Health Educators, Parents/ Caregivers, Community Coalitions, Prevention Program Planners, Student Assistance Professionals (SAPs), General Audience

Drugs: General

Issues: Adolescents, Prevention, Substance-Free Event Planning, Underage Drinking

Author: Vermont Health Dept., Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP)

Publication date: 11-2004