Chautauqua County Underage Drinking Task Force
Every drop of alcohol consumed by someone underage comes somewhere along the line from an adult, whether by intent or by negligence. The Chautauqua County Underage Drinking Task Force, with the talents of local, county and state law enforcement, is working to protect our kids and their futures by preventing underage drinking. Every adult determined to have facilitated underage drinking is subject to arrest and criminal prosecution.
The UDTF has brochures with important information that you can share with others in our community. The UDTF needs your help. If you would like more information, please email us at info@casacweb.org.
Polices That Work
Big beer companies pretend not to target youth, while their slick, teen-friendly marketing saturates TV, the Internet, sporting events, magazines—everywhere. And beer executives use their lobbying muscle to block proven strategies that reduce underage drinking. Why? Because up to 20% of their profits come from underage consumption.
Let's fight back. Demand effective alcohol policies from our elected leaders, and tell your friends and colleagues too.
Over 5,000 young people die each year from alcohol-related causes—a sobering problem. Meanwhile, most elected leaders, influenced by alcohol industry lobbyists and contributions, have done little to prevent this tragedy. It's time to address this problem with proven polices that curb underage drinking.
The Institute of Medicine recommends science-based policies that work. CASAC wants to make those policies a reality.
What do I say to parents who argue that providing alcohol to teens teaches them to drink safely?
To address the question of parental approval of underage drinking, this resource from the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, Parental Disapproval of Youth Substance Use, summarizes the research behind parents' influence on the behavior of their children.
An American Medical Association poll show teenagers, especially girls, obtain alcohol easily from friends and family. View the findings from this poll and download a poster designed for use in physician's offices on this topic.
This common myth may be brought up: “In many European countries drinking is part of family life; therefore teenagers drink responsibly in Europe compared to the United States.”
This statement is false. The Youth Drinking Rates and Problems report shows that the underage binge drinking rate in the United States is in the middle of the range of all European countries, and it is lower than in the countries that have the lowest legal ages.
Parties held by teenagers have become a major concern in our community!
Endorsed by Law Enforcement
- Silver Creek Police Dept.
- Dunkirk Police Dept.
- Fredonia Police Dept.
- SUNY Fredonia Campus Police Dept.
- Westfield Police Dept.
- Jamestown Police Dept.
- Lakewood/Busti Police Dept.
- Ellicott Police Dept.
- Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office
- New York State Police
- NY State Liquor Authority Enforcement Bureau