Resources
Role Model Responsible Drinking
Kids often pay more attention to what adults do rather than what adults say. Leading by example and demonstrating responsible drinking when consuming around children helps them learn through role modeling how to handle alcohol when they are older.
A Growing Concern in Our Community
- 71% increase in young Ohio women reporting binge drinking over the past decade-officially surpassing their male counterparts in recent years (Ohio Medicaid Assessment Survey)
- An estimated 20-30 million taxpayer dollars are spent in Warren County every year to offset the negative effects of binge drinking (2010 National and State costs of excessive alcohol consumption)
- The average Ohio Binge Drinker consumed 764 alcoholic beverages per year, ranking second in the nation (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
- Data from the Warren County Pride Survey (2022) completed by students in 6th-12th grade shows that nearly 2/3 of local students are drinking alcohol by the time they graduate
- 85% of Warren and Clinton County adults don't binge drink, Be One of Us
Be a Positive Role Model
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Drink responsibly, it's as easy as one, two, three
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The standard drink
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For people on medications, pregnant, under the age of 21; or have certain health problems, 0 is always the recommended low-risk choice.
Substance use in children can most easily be predicted by three core measurements:
- Perception of harm
- Friends' approval/disapproval
- Parental disapproval
"I know some parents - if their kid has friends over at their house, then yeah, as long as they're here they can drink." - Anonymous Warren County Student
Actions speak louder than words
Binge Drinking is Largely Misunderstood
Binge drinking does not necessarily equal alcoholism and it can affect more than just young men. Binge drinking is predominantly a concern in middle-class communities.
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Binge Drinking is associated with the following health concerns:
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Costs of 1st DUI in Ohio: $7,500-$10,000
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More Resources
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The Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Warren County – Talk They Hear You! Resources to help parents have important conversations about alcohol with their kids.
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The Safe Communities Coalition of Warren County Education around safe driving practices.
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A collection of prevention organizations working together to provide tips & tools for nurturing healthy communities.
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Be One of Us Establishments Project
The Be One of Us Establishments Project is a local initiative launched by Talbert House in partnership with local stakeholders including the Mental Health and Recovery Board Serving Warren and Clinton Counties, the City of Lebanon, the Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Lebanon.
The Goal:
- Increase awareness about drinking responsibly
- Support the family-friendly character of Lebanon
- Support of local establishments
By increasing awareness, we can intentionally foster and protect the family-friendly charm of Lebanon and empower adults to make responsible choices about alcohol and lead youth by example.
Participating Establishments
Interested in participating? Contact Katie Wolf at Katie.Wolf@talberthouse.org for more information.
Founding Funders
Talbert House Prevention Services in Clinton and Warren Counties is grateful to Prevention Action Alliance for supporting “Be One of Us” through the Capacity for Prevention stipends. "Be One of Us” receives ongoing funding support from The Mental Health Recovery Board serving Warren and Clinton Counties.