It will probably come as no surprise to many of you that the Wednesday before Thanksgiving has come to be nicknamed “Drinksgiving” or “Blackout Wednesday” in reference to its popularity as a night for friends, particularly returning college students, to get together and celebrate – often consuming large quantities of alcohol. If you have college students home for the weekend, you can expect them to want to go out and reconnect with friends but you should also help them set parameters for doing that safely. For some things to think about, particularly substance use and driving, read our website post.

Holiday celebrations with family also can present a great opportunity for discussions not only of thankfulness and gratitude, but also alcohol and safe drinking behavior. For help in talking with your teens or young adults, read this article. Need to help a loved one stay sober this holiday season? Read this article for ways to have a supportive holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!