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Prevention of underage drinking is a communitywide task. Young people need to hear a clear and consistent message from their families and schools, local businesses, and others that underage drinking is harmful. They also need to see that their community is taking steps to reduce factors that make alcohol appealing or accessible to them. The following publications and Web sites will help your community plan and carry out effective underage drinking prevention approaches.

Publications

  • Community Briefing Prevention Toolkit: Town Hall Meetings
  • Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Communities (English)
  • Llamado a la acción del Cirujano General para prevenir y reducir el consumo de alcohol por menores de edad: Lo que significa para usted—Guía de acción para las comunidades (en español)

Web Sites

  • Alcohol Policy Information System
  • Collaborative for the Application of Prevention Technologies (CAPT)
  • College Drinking: Changing the Culture
  • National Survey on Drug Use and Health
  • Stop Underage Drinking: Federal Portal of Prevention Resources
  • Town Hall Meetings To Prevent Underage Drinking
  • Underage Drinking: Talk Early, Talk Often, Get Others Involved
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Last Reviewed on 9/8/2011