Teens, Alcohol & Drugs

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Parties are part of the fun in growing up and a good way for rangatahi (young people) to be able to mix with others. Plans and boundaries help to keep your teenager safer.

Look for opportunities to talk about drugs with your teenager. Talk with your teens about ways they can so no to alcohol or other drugs, without them losing face with their friends. Be informed about drugs.

Alcohol is our most common recreational drug. Those under 15 years of age are at the greatest risk of harm from drinking, and not drinking in this age group is especially important. 

Alcohol is our most common recreational drug. Not drinking is the safest option for rangatahi (young people) under 18 years of age.

Alcohol is our most common recreational drug. Not drinking is the safest option for rangatahi (young people) under 18 years of age.