We appreciate your interest in reducing underage drinking and youth access to alcohol. We hope that The Center’s web site has been helpful. Please visit our site often for updates. To view links to additional web sites related to underage drinking, please click on the categories listed below. (Links will be added regularly to this page)
The Cool Spot; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: The Cool Spot’s content is drawn from research-based alcohol prevention curriculum for students in grades 6 – 8. The site includes the key elements of effective prevention programs: facts about alcohol misuse, challenges to positive expectations, and information about peer pressure and resistance skills. (http://www.thecoolspot.gov)
Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center (UDETC) Provides training, technical assistance and resource materials to states as they implement a federal Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws initiative. Funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). (www.udetc.org)
Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free A coalition of Governors spouses, federal agencies, and public and private organizations focused on prevention of alcohol use by youth ages 9 to 15. Provides information on legislation, alcohol-related statistics, publications, prevention resources and links. (www.alcoholfreechildren.org)
FACE® – Resources, Training & Action on Alcohol Issues
A national non-profit organization that supports sensible alcohol practices through the development of messages, strategies, and training. (www.faceproject.org)
Stop Underage Drinking A portal of federal government resources and information on the problem of underage drinking. Provides information for parents, youth, educators, and community members, including community how-to guides on combating underage drinking. (www.stopalcoholabuse.gov)