Coalition For A Healthy Community wants to remind everyone that providing alcohol to minors is not risky—it's illegal!

 

While most parents and teens stay clear of underage drinking, we're here to spark open conversations about it.

 

Let’s team up to promote safe, sober celebrations for our youth!

 

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) highlights that giving teens alcohol only increases their chances of drinking more.

 

Remember, the legal consequences of violating social host laws can be serious: -

 

• Additional Liability: a minor drinks at your party and causes harm, you could face lawsuits! 

• Minor Over .08 Limit: Minors testing over .08 BAC face penalties similar to adult OVI charges, including hefty fines and possible jail time. 

• Additional Charges: Age OVI can lead to more serious traffic offenses and legal troubles.

 

 

Underage drinking is fraught with legal, health, and safety risks. shows that:

 

• Youth who start drinking before age 15 are significantly more likely to develop alcohol use disorders later in life.

• Drinking increases the likelihood of being involved in assaults, and tragically,

• Over 4,300 youth die each year from alcohol-related incidents.

 

The "Parents Who Host Lose the Most" campaign, created by Prevention Action Alliance, is to help communities across the U.S. tackle underage drinking.

 

Since 1999, it has supported hundreds of communities in all 50 states.

Check it out at:

preventionactionalliance.org!

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