A message from The Coalition
Posted Date: 06/22/26 (02:30 PM)
Over half of today’s most popular shows include substance use — and seeing it on screen makes teens more likely to experiment themselves (source: Truth Initiative).
👉 93% of movies teens watch portray alcohol use
👉 22% reference illicit drugs
👉 Exposure to R‑rated movies doubles the risk of smoking
Parents can make a real impact by co‑viewing and asking questions that spark critical thinking:
👉 “What’s the message behind this scene?”
👉 “What consequences aren’t being shown?”
Helping teens recognize the manipulation behind glamorized substance use builds awareness, confidence, and resilience.
Download your Prevention Playbook to guide meaningful conversations at angelinacoalition.org/resources.
The Drug-Free Council program is funded by a grant from TxDOT to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes in Texas. #DriveLikeATexan
#PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #TeenSafety
@TheCoalition936
👉 93% of movies teens watch portray alcohol use
👉 22% reference illicit drugs
👉 Exposure to R‑rated movies doubles the risk of smoking
Parents can make a real impact by co‑viewing and asking questions that spark critical thinking:
👉 “What’s the message behind this scene?”
👉 “What consequences aren’t being shown?”
Helping teens recognize the manipulation behind glamorized substance use builds awareness, confidence, and resilience.
Download your Prevention Playbook to guide meaningful conversations at angelinacoalition.org/resources.
The Drug-Free Council program is funded by a grant from TxDOT to reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes in Texas. #DriveLikeATexan
#PreventionPlaybook #ParentingTeens #TeenSafety
@TheCoalition936