Status: Little or no detectable change
Reduce the proportion of persons under 21 years of age engaging in binge drinking of alcoholic beverages during the past 30 days
Summary
Underage drinking is associated with motor vehicle crashes, injuries, overdoses, fights, and suicide. Binge drinking increases the risk of these negative outcomes. Strategies to reduce underage binge drinking include screening, brief intervention programs, and raising alcohol prices.
Topics: Drug and Alcohol Use, Adolescents
Workgroup: Substance Use Workgroup
1. Target has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.
2. Baseline has been revised. See Data Methodology and Measurement for more information.