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- Centers for Disease Control National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBS) 2019: This report documents the results from the 2019 national YRBS, which indicate that many high school students are engaged in priority health-risk behaviors, including alcohol and drug use, associated with the leading causes of death among 10- to 24-year-olds in the U.S.
- Pennsylvania Youth Survey 2021 : The Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS), a biennial survey conducted in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania since 1989, focuses on students grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 and exists to gather information about youth knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.
- 2021 Report on Underage and High-Risk Drinking (PDF): The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's biennial report on underage alcohol drinking and high-risk college alcohol drinking in the commonwealth outlines current levels and trends related to underage and high-risk drinking, current state preventative programs and current science that better defines the problems and suggests proven prevention strategies.
Resources for Parents of Teens
- CDC Fact Sheet on Underage Drinking: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides this fact sheet on underage drinking, drinking levels among youths and consequences.
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for Teens provides teens with quick, easy-to-read facts about alcohol and drugs, along with educational videos, games, blogs and downloadable publications. This youth-oriented site includes chat and real questions from other teens answered by experts.
- HHS.gov Office of Population Affairs: The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Office of Population Affairs’ site offers resources for families to understand factors that contribute to underage drinking, and how to communicate with teens to prevent them from drinking.
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD): The mission of MADD is to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking. MADD’s Power of Parents program empowers parents of middle school and high school students to have ongoing, intentional conversations about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking.
- College Drinking – Changing the Culture: This site was developed by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism and the National Institutes of Health to focus on the problem of college binge drinking. For parents, the site provides alcohol facts, risks and the importance of assessing a college’s alcohol culture when selecting a college. Tools include a searchable list of links to college alcohol policies.
- Make a Difference—Talk to Your Child About Alcohol: This resource from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) shares facts and helpful tips for parents on talking about alcohol with their teenage children.
Support Services
- FindTreatment.gov: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) FindTreatment.gov website connects individuals seeking treatment for substance abuse to related resources and state-licensed providers who specialize in treating substance use disorders, addiction, and mental illness.
- Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs: As of July 2012, the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), formerly under the Department of Health, became a department. This change reflects a strong commitment by the commonwealth to provide education, intervention and treatment programs to reduce the drug and alcohol abuse and dependency for all Pennsylvanians.
- Al–Anon Family Groups: Al-Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. Alateen, a part of the Al-Anon Family Groups, is a fellowship of young people (mostly teenagers) whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking whether they are in your life drinking or not.
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD): The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. is a valuable resource for millions of people struggling with alcoholism and addiction. The website provides information on local NCADD affiliates who can provide assistance, as well as resources and the latest news and information.
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) Alcohol Treatment Navigator: The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s Alcohol Treatment Navigator provides detailed information on alcohol treatment for adults including what treatment options are available and how to find high-quality, professional care.
