The Truth About Underage Drinking
of 14- to 15-year-olds reported having already had their first drink
million 12 to 20-year-olds reported using alcohol in the past month
of underage females reported drinking alcohol in the past month.
Stats from Facts on Underage Drinking
of all fatal teen crashes in North Carolina involved alcohol in 2021.
North Carolina 2021 Traffic Crash Facts
of middle schoolers have driven with a driver under the influence.
North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey: Middle School 2019
Preventing Underage Drinking Is A Job for Everyone
Preventing underage drinking is important work that requires commitment from the entire North Carolina community. Through the Talk it Out NC campaign, we communicate the dangers of underage and teen drinking, and provide tools and resources that help coaches, educators, faith leaders, and the rest of our NC parenting community discuss the topic with young people they influence.

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