Breaking Up the Party: Preventing Underage Drinking

by Reducing Social Access March 2012

www.TexansStandingTall.orgwww.sacada.org

2010 Texas School Survey on Substance Abuse

Drug Use: Age of First Use

Drug Use: By Gender

Drug Use: Elementary Schools

Drug Use: Secondary Schools

Drug Use: Perceptions vs Reality

Drug Use: Access

Alcohol: Access

The Cost of Underage Drinking in Texas is over $6 billion a year

Underage Drinking in San Antonio

Frieden Health Impact Pyramid: Alcohol

LargestImpact

SmallestImpact

Much political will needed

Little political will needed

What is a Social Host?

An individual who provides alcohol to minors in a home or other private property and/or is the “responsible

party” of a social setting where underage drinking occurs.

Underage Parties

Underage Parties

Why is Social Hosting an issue?

What is a Social Host Ordinance?

Civil Liability

What can you do to help?

CONTACT US!

Get involved in reducing underage drinking and drunk driving in your community

Grace Stafford, Coalition Specialistcoalition@sacada.org 

South Texas Centre/AT&T Building 17500 US Hwy 90 W, Suite 100

San Antonio, TX 78227Office - 210-225-4741

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