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Know the Facts
93%
of parents have talked to their kids at least once in the past year about alcohol consumption, up from 85% in 2021
30%
of US traffic fatalities in 2023 were alcohol-impaired driving crashes
89%
of adults 21+ report they know their personal limits when it comes to drinking alcohol
In 2024, 67% of American youth reportED they haD never consumed alcohol
59%
The number of teens who report they have ever consumed alcohol has decreased 59% from 1991 to 2024
60%
of people killed in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes in 2023 were drunk drivers
52%
Among persons under 21, drunk driving fatalities have decreased 52% since 1991
12
states and D.C. saw increases in the number of alcohol impaired-driving fatalities from 2022 to 2023
83%
of adults of legal drinking age are confident that they always drink responsibly
41%
of kids believe they will be faced with a decision regarding drinking or not drinking alcohol within the next year
39%
of U.S. adults living with a mental illness also have an alcohol use disorder
We believe that with more than 33 years of leadership in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking, our passion, experience and proven solutions will continue to save lives and improve conversations regarding alcohol responsibility.
Resources
On Responsibility is a video series featuring unique leaders in parenting and beyond. Our experts offer thoughtful and practical advice to parents as they navigate the teenage years with their kids, sharing skills and tips they’ve learned to help raise responsible teenagers
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Policy Positions and Recommendations
Explore our policy positions to learn about our recommended countermeasures and related key research to support efforts to combat impaired driving and underage drinking.
Mental Health Resources for Individuals & Families
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