Dear Friend,

Responsibility.org is proud of the continued progress in our mission to eliminate underage drinking and keep kids alcohol-free. New data from the 2024 Monitoring the Future survey reports a downward trend in underage drinking in the United States.

• Now more than ever, MOST KIDS, INCLUDING TEENS, DON’T DRINK ALCOHOL, 
• Binge drinking has reached record low levels, 
• Peer disapproval of binge drinking is up, and  
• Ease of access to alcohol has reached an all time low.  

During this season of good tidings, we encourage parents and caregivers to share these messages with kids because when conversations about alcohol between parents and kids increase, underage drinking rates decrease.  

Talk to your kids and let them know that underage drinking is NOT the norm or a right of passage, which may make it easier for them to say “NO” to peer pressure. Practice ways to refuse a drink or get out of a difficult situation, make sure they know to never get into a vehicle with anyone who is drunk or impaired, and always model responsible behaviors in front of them if or when you choose to drink.  

We at Responsibility.org will continue to invest in effective risk and prevention education programs and resources that help to eliminate underage drinking.  Thank you for all you do to contribute to and support this important cause.  

To learn more about today’s data release, please click here. 

Happy holidays!