Underage Drinking Research

Though progress is being made, underage drinking remains a persistent problem. According to the 2010 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 10.0 million Americans between ages 12-20 report current alcohol consumption; this represents about 26% of this age group for whom alcohol use is illegal. Among 12-20 year olds, reported rates of past month consumption, binge drinking and heavy alcohol all declined between 2002 and 2010.

We keep up-to-date underage drinking statistics and research, and survey youth and adults to better understand the attitudes and perceptions concerning this issue. These data, in turn, become the foundation of our underage drinking prevention programs.

• College Drinking
• Consequences of Underage Drinking
• Gender Differences in Alcohol Use
• How Alcohol Affects Your Body
• Understanding Teen Drinking Cultures in America
• Underage Alcohol Consumption
• We Don't Serve Teens
• What Youth Say About Alcohol
• Young Drivers and Alcohol