Getting the Facts About Underage Drinking: Underage drinking statistics Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth and can cause them enormous health and safety risks. The...
Prevention Websites
Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use
Alcohol affects people differently at different stages of life—for children and adolescents, alcohol can interfere with normal brain development. Understanding parental influence on children through conscious and unconscious efforts, as well as when and how to talk...
Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol – Parents
Make a Difference Booklet: Talk to your child about alcohol Kids who drink are more likely to be victims of violent crime, to be involved in alcohol-related traffic crashes, and to have serious school-related problems. You have more influence on your child’s values...
Alcohol Interventions for Young Adults
Alcohol Interventions for Young Adults: Individual and environmental-level strategies The period after high school is a transitional time. Many young adults have greater freedom and independence, and they take on more responsibility as they enter the next chapter of...
Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain
Alcohol and the Adolescent Brain: Research-based information on drinking and its impact As adolescents mature, they undergo complex developmental changes, especially in their brains. The widespread changes in the organization and functioning of the brain bring about...
CollegeAIM Booklet for Planning Alcohol Interventions
CollegeAIM—the College Alcohol Intervention Matrix CollegeAIM is an easy-to-use and comprehensive booklet and website to help schools identify effective alcohol interventions. While there are numerous options for addressing alcohol issues, they are not all equally...
College Drinking Prevention
College Drinking: Changing the Culture Comprehensive research-based information on issues related to underage drinking and binge drinking among college students. Educators, administrators, and families can find helpful information to ease first year students through...
College Alcohol Policies
College Alcohol Policies: NIAAA College Alcohol Policies Directory This interactive directory provides links to school alcohol policies from thousands of U.S. colleges. The information is grouped by state and has links to individual institutions. View the resource...
Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18 to 25
Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18-25: Prevalence of Alcohol Use Information and data on alcohol use among emerging adults. This resource highlights patterns of drinking and the consequences of alcohol use. View the resource here.
Alcohol’s Effects on the Body
Alcohol's Effects on the Body: Research-based information on drinking and its impact Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Alcohol-associated organ damage can impact the body in many ways. This NIH resource is...