Early Conversation Saves Lives: Alcohol and cannabis interfere with how a child’s brain and body grow. Decades of research shows that people who start drinking at an early age can face severe, persistent problems throughout their lives. You can prevent that. As a trusted adult, you have the power to help students make smarter, safer choices. Your influence can save lives…perhaps even your student's. Power of Parents® is an evidence based and proven resource providing parents and caring adults with strategies to help safeguard youth against underage substance use and impaired driving.