Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force

Check out this billboard designed by our amazing team of Youth Leaders! Keep an eye out for the design, as you're driving in the Kalamazoo area.

We encourage parents to talk to youth about the impact of underage drinking.

For tips on how to talk to teens about underage drinking, visit: https://www.responsibility.org/prevent-underage-drinking/talking-to-kids-about-alcohol?gclid=CjwKCAiAjPyfBhBMEiwAB2CCIuyhMybFlXMTMZ3Yykwupxhq2KEAibewYMbF52mfdHrGAzLLbUm3oBoC6iwQAvD_BwE

Kalamazoo County Substance Abuse Task Force A dedicated group of community members that develop strategies, programs, and practices to address alcohol and substance abuse issues in our community.

Drinking underage comes with an increased risk of addiction, and being drunk can lead to negative physical outcomes (e.g., alcohol poison). Talk to your child about how alcohol use can impact them. Learn more here: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm

It’s important to know the signs of underage alcohol use. If you suspect your teen may be using substances, SAMSHA offers resources and information to help- https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Keep talking, they listen! Almost 80% of teens reported that they've had conversations about alcohol and drug use with adults.