Underage alcohol use remains an ongoing challenge facing prevention professionals. Use rates have generally been in decline for many years; however, alcohol continues to be the most used substance among adolescents. The full extent that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on underage alcohol use remains unclear. However, it is known that the pandemic accelerated the social and behavioral conditions that make use more likely to occur. This two-part webinar series will provide an overview of the current state of underage drinking and related prevention efforts. Part 1 will share data and discuss relevant issues surrounding underage alcohol use, while Part 2 will provide information on evidence-based practices for preventing underage alcohol use.
Part 1: Identifying and Understanding the Data
April 25, 1:00-2:30pm Eastern
This webinar will provide a broad overview of the current state of underage drinking and related prevention efforts. It will begin with a review of the most common data sources on underage alcohol consumption and discuss opportunities to improve and expand data collection. The webinar will then summarize the most recent data on alcohol use prevalence and patterns, as well as the consequences of use. It will also describe the research on risk and protective factors for use, including what is known about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lastly, it will provide information on how the social determinants of health play a role in underage alcohol use rates.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe underage alcohol data sources and available opportunities to expand data collection
- Explain the scope of underage alcohol use and consequences
- Identify risk and protective factors relevant to underage alcohol use
- Recognize the effect of the social determinants of health on underage alcohol use
Register here for Part One.
Part Two: Strategies and Recommendations for Prevention
April 27, 1:00-2:30pm Eastern
This webinar will discuss evidence-based prevention strategies for addressing underage alcohol use. It will cover both environmental and behavioral interventions, as well as opportunities to implement or expand policies and address the social determinants of health. The webinar will review both general strategies and those specifically focused on early adolescents or college-age youth. Lastly, it will provide an overview of Federal underage alcohol prevention efforts.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the importance of providing evidence-based alcohol misuse prevention strategies
- Describe evidence-based environmental strategies for preventing underage alcohol use
- Describe evidence-based behavioral strategies for preventing underage alcohol use among younger adolescents and college-age youth
- Identify Federal prevention efforts to address underage alcohol use
Register here for Part Two.