Alcohol Policy Resource Center

NHTSA has released its 2024 Alcohol Impaired Driving Traffic Safety Facts. Here are a few national findings:
• In 2024, there were 11,904 fatalities in motor vehicle traffic crashes in which at least one driver was alcohol-impaired. This represented 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States for the year.
• On average, one alcohol-impaired-driving fatality occurred every 44 minutes in 2024.
• The 21- to 24-year-old age group had the highest percentage (28%) of alcohol-impaired drivers in fatal traffic crashes compared to other age groups in 2024.
• Males had a higher percentage (22%) of alcohol-impaired drivers in fatal traffic crashes than females (16%) in 2024.
• Traffic fatalities in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes decreased 3.9 percent (12,382 to 11,904 fatalities) from 2023 to 2024.
Roadside Safety Checks are a key strategy in preventing impaired driving. The APRC has created an infographic highlighting what they are and their benefits.https://www.prevention.org/Resources/e1505a92-7e4b-4a4a-a19a-9120479abce1/RoadsideSafetyChecks.pdf

Illinois law enforcement in need of Alcohol and To***co Compliance Check training...the APRC has you covered!
· June 25 at ILEAS in Urbana (MTU 12)
· July 21 at Gurnee Police Department (NEMRT/MTU 3)
· October 13 at Bartlett Police Department (NEMRT/MTU 3)
Register through the MTU. All classes are from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

The June APRC newsletter has arrived! Discover insights on parental alcohol provision and generational alcohol use. https://conta.cc/4uAm2Lf

Understanding standard drink size matters! One can, bottle, or glass does not always equal one drink. Sometimes it’s binge drinking in one container. Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more standard drinks per occasion for males and four or more standard drinks for females. A standard drink is 12 oz. of beer (5% ABV), 5 oz. of wine (12% ABV), or 1.5 oz. of distilled spirits (40% ABV). The APRC has a Binge Drinking Facts infographic highlighting the risks of and strategies to prevent binge drinking.https://www.prevention.org/Resources/d2fddf1c-049a-4a31-848f-891852827f58/Binge%20Drinking%20Facts.pdf

Don't miss out on the latest resources, research, and events to prevent underage or excessive alcohol use! Subscribe to the APRC monthly newsletter! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/FIK0z6K/APRC

Please join us at the Connections In Prevention Conference this October in Springfield. You can watch highlights from last year's conference here: https://youtu.be/gSqeuJNXeE0?si=HJVhPNLFYKX0eY-2

Youth access alcohol either from social or retail sources. Social access is when youth get alcohol at a party, from their parents, a sibling, or a friend. Retail access is when youth purchase or take alcohol from a store, restaurant, or bar. Retail access also includes youth ordering alcohol to be delivered or shipped to their home. How do we help parents and guardians make the right choice not to provide alcohol? The APRC has a new resource on Parental Provision of Alcohol. https://bit.ly/ParentProvision

Law enforcement offers a unique and valuable perspective on substance use prevention. Because prevention coalitions strategize from multiple angles, they can bring broader perspectives to evidence-based strategies to address issues before they become law enforcement problems. Coalition membership fosters positive collaboration within a community to prevent youth substance use, benefiting law enforcement and the community. The APRC has created an infographic highlighting the benefits of law enforcement/coalition engagement. https://www.prevention.org/Resources/54d33c16-b3b5-4712-b8ad-3ef259b3c992/Law%20Enforcement%20%20Coalition%20Engagement%20FINAL.pdf

Contributing factors should be considered along with consumption patterns when looking for youth alcohol use solutions. You can’t solve a problem without knowing what it is. The APRC has a Contributing Factors infographic:https://www.prevention.org/Resources/cbd114ed-c389-472b-8be0-c2f31f1a8be4/AlcoholPreventionStrategyPolicy.pdf

Sometimes, people just don’t know. That’s how norms stay the same. Let’s start the conversation that most youth don’t drink alcohol; however, it’s still the most used substance by youth in Illinois and across the country. Be a part of the solution. Prevention works! Check out the APRC website for resources on alcohol environmental policies and strategies to prevent youth alcohol use. https://www.prevention.org/alcohol-policy-resource-center