Too Smart To Start
This tool is provided by the Too Smart to Start program. THis toolskeeps individuals and organizations informed with the latest news on underage drinking. Sponsored by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), the newsroom is updated regularly with local, State, and national articles published by online sources. Sources include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and its key partners, mainstream media, government agencies, and other reputable producers of news content.
United States Department of Health and Human Services - Features the Surgeon General’s March 6, 2007 Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, its goals and Federal initiatives.
Stop Underage Drinking Portal of Federal Resources (www.StopAlcoholAbuse.gov) - A comprehensive portal of Federal resources 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.
Additional Resources on Underage Drinking
Focus Adolescent Services Alcohol and Teen Drinking
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Initiative on Underage Drinking
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Alcohol Alert
Alcoholics Anonymous Publication: Young People and AA
Trends in Underage Drinking in the United States, 1991-2003
The Cool Spot: The Young Teen’s Place for Info on Alcohol and Resisting Peer Pressure
