Small Talks: How WI Prevents Underage Drinking
Underage drinking isn’t harmless fun. School-aged kids are going through a critical period of physical and emotional growth. Kids who drink alcohol during this time expose their developing brains, lives, and mental health to serious, even deadly, consequences. Start talking with kids about the risks of underage drinking starting at age 8. We call these short, casual conversations small talks.
Understand underage drinking
Knowing why kids drink alcohol is the first step toward having successful small talks.
Start talking
Small talks can happen anytime, anywhere.
Help from talkers
See how Wisconsin adults have worked through their stage fright, got prepared, and started making a difference with small talks.
Take action
Having small talks is important, but it's not the only thing adults can do to prevent underage drinking.
Be a positive influence
It takes a community to change the perception of underage drinking and give kids the confidence to grow up alcohol-free.
Go beyond alcohol
Adults across Wisconsin are having small talks on topics like prescription medications and other drugs.
Promote small talks
We've created advertisements, fact sheets, flyers, posters, social media posts, and videos to help you promote small talks in your community. Check out our partner toolkit.
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