Whatcom families talk about alcohol use

of teens said their parents were the largest influence on their decision whether or not to drink.

of Whatcom parents have recently talked to their kids about the risks of using alcohol.

Whatcom youth who have fun with their parents are

66%
less likely to use alcohol.

84% of Whatcom adults do not let youth drink alcohol in their homes.

source: 2020 Whatcom Community Prevention and Wellness Survey, Healthy Youth Survey 2018

help your kids avoid abusing alcohol