2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH-2-21-DS0001) public-use data file.

SOURCE: Population prevalence estimates (%) are weighted by the person-level analysis weight and derived from the Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality. Alcohol use in recent years has declined more among adolescent boys than among girls, with more adolescent girls reporting alcohol use and binge drinking than boys. Historically, adolescent boys were more likely to drink and binge drink than girls. 6 Implementing prevention strategies during early adolescence is needed to prevent this escalation, particularly because earlier alcohol use is associated with a higher likelihood of a variety of alcohol-related consequences. 6 Among respondents ages 16 to 17, fewer than 1 in 5 reported drinking, and fewer than 1 in 10 reported binge drinking. In 2022, fewer than 2 in 100 adolescents ages 12 to 13 reported drinking alcohol in the past month, and fewer than 1 in 100 engaged in binge drinking. Accessed January 19, 2023.Īlcohol use often begins during adolescence and becomes more likely as adolescents age. SOURCE: 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. In 2022, approximately 646,000 youth ages 12 to 20 reported binge drinking on 5 or more days over the past month. In 2022, 3.2 million youth ages 12 to 20 reported binge drinking at least once in the past month. More than 90% of all beverages containing alcohol consumed by youth are consumed through binge drinking 5 (see the 'What Is Binge Drinking?' box). 4 Although youth drink less often than adults, when they do drink, they drink more. People ages 12 to 20 drink 3.4% of all alcohol consumed in the United States. A large cup of beer, an overpoured glass of wine, or a single mixed drink could contain much more alcohol than a standard drink. Although the standard drink amounts are helpful for following health guidelines, they may not reflect customary serving sizes. The percentage of pure alcohol, expressed here as alcohol by volume (alc/vol), varies within and across beverage types. 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits with about 40% alcohol content.5 ounces of wine with about 12% alcohol content.12 ounces of beer with about 5% alcohol content.In the United States, a standard drink is defined as any beverage containing 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol (also known as an alcoholic drink equivalent), which is found in: By age 18, White and Hispanic youth are twice as likely to drink than Black youth. For example, at age 14, White, Black, and Hispanic youth are equally likely to drink. 2Īdolescent alcohol use differs by race and ethnicity. In 2022, 5.9 million youth ages 12 to 20 reported drinking alcohol beyond “just a few sips” in the past month. In 2022, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about 19.7% of youth ages 14 to 15 reported having at least 1 drink in their lifetime. This is not simply a problem for some families-it is a nationwide concern. The consequences of underage drinking can affect everyone-regardless of age or drinking status.Įither directly or indirectly, we all feel the effects of the aggressive behavior, property damage, injuries, violence, and deaths that can result from underage drinking. Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth and can cause them enormous health and safety risks.

Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Centers and Training Working Group Roster.Alcohol Screening & Brief Intervention for Youth.Resources from the NIAAA College Task Force.The Healthcare Professional's Core Resource on Alcohol.Alcohol Interventions for Young Adults.

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