Underage Drinking
19%
Young people ages 12 to 20 who drank alcohol in the past 30 days.
4.2M
Teens who reported binge drinking.
6,048
Students took the Safe and Sober Pledge last year.
100%
Teachers in a 2021 poll who would recommend Safe and Sober to fellow educators.
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Big problems require smart solutions
Though long seen as a right of passage, underage drinking can have major negative impacts on young lives. From poor decisions to dangerous situations, alcohol usage has side-effects many teens may not recognize.
We began as an alcohol prevention effort, and curbing underage drinking remains the cornerstone of our programs. Check out our extensive resources below for more on addressing the issue of alcohol use with the teens.
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