Ideas: Underage Drinking
Aired April 6, 2006 on WVIZ/PBS
It's the drug of choice for young people. Alcohol kills six times more young people than all other illicit drugs combined. And while underage drinking has been a concern across the country, a new report released by the Governor's Office reveals that Ohio may have even more reason to worry. 26% of the alcohol in Ohio is consumed by underage drinkers. That's the second-highest rate of underage consumption in the nation. So is it a way of life you just can't fight? Or a tragic disease you can't afford to keep silent about? We'll talk about how to protect your kids.

• The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol
• Why Do Kids Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented?
• View the Governor's Report