Underage Drinking Initiative
A prevention program in partnership with Hartford Communities that Care designed to
identify factors contributing to underage drinking in Hartford, funded by the
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services. The National Center for Health
Statistics reports that “alcohol use contributes to the three leading causes of death
among African Americans 12-20 years old: homicide, unintentional injuries (including
car crashes) and suicide”. Lead in part by the youth themselves, this program
identifies factors that contribute to underage drinking and implements strategic
changes to reduce the behavior and build resilience and reduce risk factors.
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