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Alcohol Facts

• Alcohol is the most widely used legal drug by teens.
• The percentage of binge drinkers among Indiana high school seniors (36%) is higher than the national average (30%).
• Binge drinking is defined as drinking 5 or more drinks in one sitting for males and 4 or more drinks in one setting for females.
• The average age to first try alcohol is 12.5 years old.
• Beer is the first “beverage of choice” for underage drinkers.
• Alcohol is a “gateway” drug which can lead to illicit drug use (marijuana, cocaine, heroin, etc.).
• Young people who drink alcohol are EIGHT TIMES more likely to use illegal drugs.
• About 10 million current drinkers are under 21.
• Most teens don't know that a person can die from an alcohol overdose.
• If a person starts drinking before the age of 15, they are 40% more likely to develop alcoholism (NIAAA).
• 93% of 18-20 year olds say that alcohol is easy to get (IUPOL survey, 1997). DID YOU KNOW? If you take away the water and flavoring in alcohol, you are left with ethanol which is a key component in anesthetics and gasoline.