According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive drinking kills more than 4,000 youths each year in the US, which equals ten youths per day. Alcohol is the most commonly used substance by teens in the US. In Illinois, we have seen a 62.5% increase in Retail Access and a 25% increase in Parent Supply for 8th-grade youth since 2018, according to the Illinois Youth Survey. In this interactive lecture-based workshop, we will discuss alcohol's impact on today's youth and how to determine the strategies or policies to implement to prevent use. We will also discuss incorporating partnerships to enhance strategies to prevent youth alcohol use.
1. At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to identify strategies to reduce youth access to alcohol by using local data.
2. At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to identify how to cultivate partnerships for sustainable solutions.
3. At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to identify the latest alcohol products available to youth in today's market.
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Session Type
Breakout
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