The leading influence on their kids about alcohol & cannabis
92% of parents have spoken with their child(ren) about the dangers of drinking alcohol in the past year, and 92% of kids report speaking with their parents or another adult.
58% of parents include cannabis in their conversations about underage drinking, and 67% include peer pressure.
41% of kids believe they will be faced with a decision regarding drinking or not drinking alcohol within the next year, and 52% of parents believe their child(ren) will be faced with this decision.
83% of parents are concerned about stress and anxiety with respect to their child(ren)’s health and well-being and 77% are concerned about their mental health.
October 19, 2026
When it comes to saying “YES” to a healthy lifestyle and “NO” to underage drinking and underage cannabis use, one meaningful way to build that confidence is to encourage them to be upstanders – people who support others and speak up when it matters. Empowering kids to be upstanders encourages...
August 13, 2026
Responsibility.org is proud to launch Responsible Teens: Alcohol Education for High Schoolers, a new underage drinking prevention program designed to help high school students build the knowledge and skills needed to make responsible decisions about alcohol. Building on more than 20 years of impact through Ask, Listen, Learn, Responsible Teens expands Responsibility.org’s prevention education efforts to reach students in grades 9-12. The...
