This information was taken directly from sadd.org in order to
provide humbling
statistics about the risks of alcohol consumption.
In 2005, about 10.8 million persons ages 12-20 (28.2% of this
age group) reported drinking alcohol in the past month. Nearly 7.2 million (18.8%)
were binge drinkers, and 2.3 million (6.0%) were heavy drinkers.
2005 SAMHSA National
Survey on Drug Use and Health
Three out of every four students (75%) have consumed alcohol
(more than just a few sips) by the end of high school.
2005 Monitoring the Future
The rate of current alcohol use among youths ages 12-17
declined from 17.6% in 2004 to 16.5% in 2005. Youth binge drinking also
declined during that period, from 11.1% to 9.9%
2005 SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use
and Health
In 2005, more males than females ages 12-20 reported current
alcohol use (28.9% vs. 27.5%), binge drinking (21.3% vs. 16.1%), and heavy
drinking (7.6% vs. 4.3%).
2005 SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use
and Health
Young adults ages 18-22 enrolled full-time in college were
more likely than their peers not enrolled full time to use alcohol in the
past month, to binge drink, and to drink heavily.
2005 SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use
and Health
About two fifths of students (41%) have consumed alcohol (more
than just a few sips) by 8th grade.
2005 Monitoring the Future
More than half (58%) of 12th graders report having been drunk
at least once in their life. One fifth (20%) of 8th graders report having
been drunk at least once in their life.
2005 Monitoring the Future
Adults age 21 or older who had first used alcohol before age
21 were more likely than adults who had their first drink at age 21 or
older to be classified with alcohol dependence or abuse (9.6% vs. 2.1%).
2005 SAMHSA National Survey on Drug Use
and Health
In 2005, 85.6% of youths ages 12-17 reported that they
strongly or somewhat disapprove of peers having one or two drinks of an
alcoholic beverage nearly every day.
2005 SAMHSA National
Survey on Drug Use and Health
Alcohol: Statistics