Alcohol Availability and Youth


            The availability of alcohol is another leading contributor to underage drinking – and research shows that the
            problem is close to home. Here are the facts:

            • Two out of three teens, aged 13-18, said it is easy to get alcohol from their homes without parents knowing
              about it.

            • Nearly one in four teens, aged 13-18, say their own parents have supplied them with alcohol.

            • 76% of parents think it is likely that teenagers get alcohol from someone’s parent – and they knew about it.

            • 25% of parents of children, aged 12-20, say they have allowed their teens
              to drink with their supervision; approximately 8% indicated they have
              allowed their teen’s friends to also drink under their supervision.

            • In all age groups, girls nearly always ranked higher than
              boys in obtaining alcohol.



            Source:
            AlcoholPolicyMD.com