StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention—including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth—will find a wealth of valuable information here.

There are three action guides--specifically for families, communities, and educators--based on The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking (PDF 1MB). These guides highlight what each group can do to reduce underage alcohol use in America and help prevent the problems underage drinking causes.

Follow these links to locate information on each publication:

The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking (PDF 1MB)	A Guide to Action for Families (PDF 900KB)	A Guide to Action for Communities (PDF 974KB)	A Guide to Action for Educators (PDF 1.08MB)

 

Help Teens Stay Alcohol Free on Prom Night and Graduation

As prom season and graduation season approach, families, communities, and educators all can play a part in helping and protecting teenagers from underage alcohol drinking. Simple, important precautionary measures such as prom-planning involvement and open communication with your child and student can make a difference for this memorable occasion. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “A Guide to Safe and Sober Event Planning,” and other resources in the Youth section of this Web site can help teenagers take the lead in planning safe and healthy celebrations. For information on how to “Help Your Teens Party Right at Graduation,” go to: http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/GraduationFacts/Graduation_Fact_Sheet.html

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report: Quantity and Frequency of Alcohol Use among Underage Drinkers

This report focuses on the frequency and quantity of past month alcohol use among underage drinkers (i.e., persons aged 12 to 20 who consume alcohol). Comparisons of the quantity and frequency of alcohol use in the past month also are made between underage drinkers and drinkers aged 21 or older. All findings presented in this report are based on combined 2005 and 2006 NSDUH data. View the report.

Materials for 2008 Town Hall Meetings

Materials to help you plan and conduct successful 2008 Town Hall Meetings are now available in English and Spanish.
View and download these materials.

New Localizable Materials for Town Hall Meeting Promotions New print promotion templates provide a space for local organizations to enter specific information related to the location, date, and time of their Town Hall Meetings. Please click on each template to download these materials for your event.

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