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We encourage you to educate your student about alcohol use and abuse.

Parents Brochure | Parents of First-Year Students | What Else You Can Do | Advise From Other Parents

Parents, You're Not Done Yet Brochure
One of the most powerful things you can do to prepare your student for the college environment is to talk with them concerning their alcohol use or non-use. You may have received the "Parents, you're not done yet." brochure during orientation. This discussion guide provides expert advise about talking to your college-bound student about alcohol-related issues they may face while they attend college.

Click here, to view a printable version of this brochure. Alternatively, VT parents can request a copy of this brochure by sendning your request to caapc@vt.edu indicatingyou would like a copy of the brochure.

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Virginia Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students
You may have picked up a copy of this brochure at the Summer Orientation resource fair. If not, an online version of this guide can be found on the Virginia ABC Site.

Learn about opportunities and challenges during your students first year in college. The brochure also contains alcohol use statistics in the state of Virginia, hints for communicating with your student about alcohol, and a list of resources. You can find more information about alcohol use by Virginia College Students by reading Drugs, Alcohol, and Virginia College Students: Report of Findings 2000. To learn more about alcohol use by VT students click here.

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What's a Parent To Do?
There are a number of things you can do protect them from the negative consequences resulting from alcohol use and abuse. Here are a number of suggestions:

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Advise From Other Parents
We will also post suggestions and advise by Virginia Tech parents. To share with other parents by emailing your suggestions/advise to caapc@vt.edu, or mail to:

Steven Clarke, Director
College Alcohol Abuse PreventionCenter
147 McComas Hall
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061-0140