THE DATA

Underage drinking is at historically low levels. Understanding these declines can help empower parents, retailers, and community leaders to never sell, serve, or supply alcohol to anyone under the legal drinking age

Monitoring the Future.

For the three grades combined, (8th, 10th, and 12th) an unprecedented decrease in the proportion of students reporting lifetime, annual, past month, and binge drinking (36 percent, 30 percent, 15 percent, and almost 7 percent respectively) was noted from 2020 to 2021.

NEW DATA

on
UNDERAGE DRINKERS

Teen drinking is linked to injury and risky behavior.

We can reduce teen drinking by stopping teens’ easy access to alcohol.