Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States. Alcohol is the most widely used substance of abuse among America's youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety risks.

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The consequences of underage drinking can affect everyone - regardless of age or drinking status. We all feel the effects of the aggressive behavior, property damage, injuries, violence, and deaths that can result from underage drinking. This is not simply a problem for some families - it is a nationwide concern. (Underage Drinking | National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism)