The following resources provide current, useful information on underage drinking. Please watch for additional links and other information on these pages. Many of the publications listed may be available in print for Wisconsin residents from the Wisconsin Clearinghouse RADAR Network Center.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking 2007

The Call to Action identifies six goals for preventing and reducing youth drinking. This report was developed in collaboration with the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Families

"A Guide to Action for Families provides family members, those who work with young people, and adolescents and teens with evidence-based strategies and action steps they can use to prevent underage drinking." This guide is based on the Surgeon General's Call To Action listed above.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Communities

"A Guide to Action for Communities emphasizes the importance of a unified, committed effort among civic groups, businesses, and others to recognize and prevent underage drinking." This guide is based on the Surgeon General's Call to Action listed above.

The Surgeon General's Call to Action To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Educators

"A Guide to Action for Educators. . . provides teachers and other school personnel with evidence-based and developmentally appropriate strategies and action steps that will help them to prevent and reduce underage drinking." This guide is based on the Surgeon General's Call to Action listed above.

 

Community How To Guides on Underage Drinking

From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This set of guides includes: "Coalition Building," "Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning," "Evaluation," "Prevention & Education," "Enforcement," "Public Policy," "Media Relations," "Self Sufficiency," and "Resources."

Underage Drinking: A Major Public Health Challenge - Alcohol Alert No. 67

From the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - "Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented?" [also available in a print version]

 

Alcohol's Damaging Effects on the Brain - Alcohol Alert No. 63

From the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
[also available in a print version]

 

How Does Alcohol Affect the World of a Child?

From Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
[also available in a print version]

 

Keep Kids Alcohol Free - Strategies for Action

From Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
[also available in a print version]

 

Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol

From the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
[also available in a print version]

 

Science, Kids, and Alcohol: Research Briefs

From Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free - includes 1-page summaries of research on children and alcohol.
[also available in a print version]