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If you’ve ever been a teen, past or present, you know that teenage drinking is an unavoidable topic. Whether or not you suspect your teen is consuming alcohol, it’s a conversation worth having.
We’re here in episode 52 of the Teen Life Podcast to give you a better picture of what the stats are for underage drinking in 2022, as well as tips for having useful conversations about it.
We also talk ACT versus SAT testing, the benefits of each and why schools are moving away from requiring test scores for admission. Stick around for our test-taking tips at the end!
Resources:
- Drugfree.org: How to Address Alcohol & Underage Drinking
- CDC: Underage Drinking
- CDC: Binge Drinking
- TABC: Underage Drinking
- Teen Life Podcast: Episode 51: Marijuana & TikTok Stories
- Washington Post: Harvard won’t require SAT or ACT through 2026 as test-optional push grows
- US News: ACT vs. SAT: How to Decide Which Test to Take
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera and Tobin Hodges
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Chris Robey
Former CEO
Karlie Duke
Communications Director
Karlie Duke | Director of Communications
Karlie has always had a heart for teenagers. Through her role at Teen Life, she loves to showcase the amazing stories coming out of Support Groups, but she is especially passionate about helping adults and teenagers find connection. Karlie has a BS in Communications with a minor in Family Studies from Abilene Christian University.
Chris Robey | Former CEO
Chris has spent most of his career empowering teenagers from all backgrounds. As the former leader of Teen Life, he is passionate about helping students make good choices while also giving adults the tools they need to communicate more effectively with teens. Chris is a graduate of Midwestern State University and holds a Master’s Degree in Family Life Education from Lubbock Christian University.