According to the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use and Health, over 50% of Americans age 12 and older had used alcohol at least once in the 30 days prior to the survey; almost 24% had binged (used 5 or more drinks in a 2 hour period); and almost 24% reported heavy drinking (5 or more drinks on 5 or more occasions, in 30 days).  In the age group 12-17, almost 15% had used at least one drink in the past 30 days, almost 9% had binged, and 2% reported heavy drinking.

Safe and Drug Free Schools encourages all district schools to support this event by offering alcohol prevention activities during the month of April.  For activities and resources, the following links are available:

CADCA Resources:
Alcohol Awareness
CADCA’s Support 21 Toolkit

The Surgeon General’s Resources:
Call to Action to Prevent & Reduce Underage Drinking 2007
Underage Drinking
A Guide to Action for Educators
A Guide to Action for Families

Other Resources:
College Drinking Prevention