UNDERAGE DRINKING FACTS

Did you know that......

• 10.8 Million people ages 12-20 are underage drinkers.
• 20.9% of 8th graders stated that they used alcohol before they had finished 6th grade.
• 60% of 12th graders have been drunk at least once.
• 10% of 9-10 year olds have already starting drinking alcohol.
• Teens using before the age of 15 are 5 times more likely to become alcohol dependent adults.
• Underage alcohol use is more likely to kill young people than all other illegal drugs combined.