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The Battle Against Binge Drinking

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By Dominic Cappello

In addition to providing extensive information on underage drinking, many of these Web sites also provide information for creating educational programs in local schools and communities.

Web Sites

Alcoholics Anonymous,
a fellowship of individuals dedicated to helping others recover from alcoholism.

The American Medical Association
has a dedicated adolescent health program to reduce use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.

The Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth
This group, based at Georgetown University in Washington , D.C. , monitors the marketing practices of the alcohol industry.

The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information,
an offshoot of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Mothers Against Drunk Driving,
whose mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

Marin Institute,
a watchdog group that evaluates marketing practices of the alcohol industry.

The National Institute for Drug Abuse,
a government agency dedicated to understanding drug abuse and addiction via scientific advances.

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