Did you know?:

• Alcohol is linked with an estimated 5,000 deaths in people under age 21 each year – more than all illegal drugs combined.⁴
• Sixty-five percent of underage youth who drink reported obtaining alcohol from family and friends.⁵
• Adolescent drinkers perform worse in school, are more likely to fall behind, and show increased risk of social problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, and violence.⁶
• Any administrator, teacher, coach, or individual, as well as the school could be held accountable if an underage drinking incident occurs that is related to a school program or event.

The Not in Our House: A Nationwide Initiative on Underage Drinking and Social Hosting program can help you take action today. This program takes an innovative approach by helping adults to be aware of the criminal and civil risks they may face if they host an underage drinking party in the home, and by building skills in young people and educating them about the laws and risks associated with underage drinking. Developed by and generously sponsored by the International Institute for Alcohol Awareness (IIAA) and The Century Council, funded by America’s leading distillers, this community-wide initiative comprises targeted materials that are being distributed not only to school administrators, but also to teachers, athletic directors and coaches, parent/community coordinators and PTA/PTO presidents, students, and parents.