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April is Alcohol Awareness Month: Let's Talk About Prom

Written by Joy Spencer It’s prom season, and that means it’s a good time for parents to check in and make sure they are communicating their expectations about underage drinking to their teens. Unless you’ve explicitly talked about the issue, don’t make the mistake of assuming your child knows what you expect or that you would disapprove. Prom culture has definitely changed over the years...with everything from "promposals" to dance floor selfies. However, one thing remains the same - teens want to have a good time. So, whether you're a concerned parent or a teen who's counting down the days until the anticipated event, these prom night statistics are something to think about.   Teens are more likely to be involved in a car accident during April and June Accidents are the number one cause of death for young people aged 12 to 19, and those involving motor vehicles are the most common. Statistics show roughly a third of alcohol-related teen traffic fata