April is Alcohol Awareness Month

In 2003, almost 23 percent (54 million) of Americans participated in binge drinking within 30 days prior to taking SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). That same year, approximately 21.6 million adults abused alcohol or were alcohol dependent.

Attention Parents and Teens! Check out these free resources:

• Tips for Teens: The Truth About Alcohol
• The Role of Parents in Preventing and Addressing Underage Drinking
• Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts
• The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, A Guide for Families

For more information and resources, visit SAMHSA's Alcohol Awareness Website.