The Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Connecticut, Inc. (WSWC) Community Relations Program is to advance the prevention and reduction of underage consumption of alcohol and the misuse of alcohol in Connecticut through community education, training and advocacy.

 

Peter A. Berdon
Executive Director
203.624.9900

Jackie L. Carlino
Community Programs Manager
jackie.carlino@wswc.org
203.624.9900

 

 

 

“Keep Game Day Safe” radio PSA

Parents need to set a good example. Drinking in response to every emotion, positive or negative, sets a bad example. Parents need to think of ways to celebrate or problem-solve that don't involve alcohol and that will help their children do the same.

 

Resources

Connecticut

PreventionWorksCT.org

The Governor's Prevention Partnership is a not-for-profit partnership between state government and business leaders with a mission to keep Connecticut's youth safe, successful and drug-free.

CTPrevention.org

The Connecticut Prevention Network (CPN) is a network of the state's 14 community partnership Regional Action Councils (RACs) that work to provide your community with education, training, and advocacy for substance abuse prevention.

CTPTA.org

Connecticut PTA exists as a source of information and support to its local units and members. We are here to support the efforts of our members as they work for the health, education, and welfare of children and youth around the state.

National

CenturyCouncil.org
The Century Council is a leader in the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol.

TimetoTalk.org
TimeToTalk provides easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.

Dontserveteens.gov
This website provides parents and others with tools and information to reduce teen drinking and related harm.

Stopalcoholabuse.gov
StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. Community members interested in underage drinking prevention—including but not limited to parents, educators, youth, concerned citizens, prevention specialists, business leaders, law enforcement and public health officials—will find a wealth of valuable information here. The resources featured to the right are among the many useful materials available on this site to aid your underage drinking prevention efforts.

TheCoolSpot.gov
The Cool Spot was created for kids 11-13 years old by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). The NIAAA is the lead U.S. agency supporting research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of alcohol problems. It is a component of the National Institutes of Health, within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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