Alcohol is the most frequently used mood-altering substance in the country. Moreover, alcohol use is higher in Southwest CT than in the rest of the state, which is already higher than national rates.
Did You Know?
- Up to 1 in 10 adults in our region feel a need to cut back on their drinking.
- Up to half of high school students in our region drank in the past 30 days.
- Binge drinking* is common among teens and young adults — and very dangerous. *Binge drinking=drinking more than 4 drinks at one time for women, more than 5 at one time for men
- Adults can be arrested for allowing underage drinking on their property, even if they don’t know about it.

Alcohol Awareness Videos
Resources for Parents & Communities
- The Dangers of Binge Drinking
- Connecticut’s Social Host Law, Underage Drinking, and What It Means For Your Family
- Moms, Stress & Rising Alcohol Use Rates
- Engaging Parents in Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Support and Resources
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If you or someone you know is concerned about alcohol use, please use this guide through the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism NIAAA for finding and getting help.
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NIAAA: “Rethinking Drinking: Alcohol and Your Health” This website contains background information about drinking patterns and the risk for alcohol use disorder.
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10 Questions To Ask An Alcohol Treatment Program to evaluate the services offered. 24-hour Help Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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Drinking and Your Mind: Information and support to help you understand how alcohol might impact mental health.
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Support with Drinking: Facts and guidance to help you make informed decisions about drinking.
Helpful Websites
- College Drinking: Changing the Culture
College drinking prevention.
Visit Website - Natural High
Drug Prevention and Life Skills To Help Kids Thrive.
Visit Website - National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week
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