Raising Good Humans Teen Drinking: What You Need to Know with Professor Rob Turrisi
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May 30, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Professor Rob Turrisi, a seasoned expert in behavioral decision-making and youth substance misuse, shares his invaluable insights on teen drinking. He reveals the critical dangers of adolescent alcohol consumption, including alarming statistics on blackout drinking and its long-term risks. Turrisi emphasizes the importance of open communication between parents and teens, debunking myths about home drinking fostering responsibility. The conversation provides parents with practical strategies to guide their children toward safer choices and healthier decision-making.
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College Increases Teen Drinking
- Transition to college increases alcohol use across all drinking categories.
- New social environments raise risks of heavy and blackout drinking among students.
Blackout Drinking Alarming Prevalence
- One in three drinking occasions among some students involve blackout drinking.
- Blackouts correlate with higher rates of severe and life-impacting consequences.
Drinking Patterns Persist Four Years
- College students' drinking levels during the first semester predict their behavior for four years.
- Many students do not reduce risky drinking despite recurring negative consequences.