Over 5,000 young people die each year from alcohol-related causes - a sobering problem. Meanwhile, most elected leaders, influenced by alcohol industry lobbyists and contributions, have done little to prevent this tragedy. It's time to address this problem with proven polices that curb underage drinking. Learn more
The Institute of Medicine recommends science-based policies that work. Join Together wants to make those policies a reality. Tell politicians that it's time to Get Serious about alcohol policies that save kids' lives. Sign the Get Serious petition.
I'm concerned about underage drinking. The time has come to get serious about this issue and adopt policies that protect our children.
I support common-sense, research-based measures that will help reduce underage drinking, including:
- Increasing alcohol prices through taxes, particularly on beer;
- Limiting alcohol advertising and marketing targeted at young people;
- Implementing a national media campaign that counters alcohol industry messages and uses social marketing to affect attitudes and behavior;
- Adopting and enforcing laws to prevent alcohol-related deaths and injuries among young people;
- Promoting alcohol free events for kids;
- Expanding counseling and support for kids, especially those with addicted parents.
These and other measures are recommended by The Institute of Medicine:
http://www.jointogether.org/IOM
I strongly urge you to make these policies a priority at the state and local level. Thank you.
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[Your name]
[Your address]
I'm concerned about underage drinking. The time has come to get serious about this issue and adopt policies that protect our children.
I support common-sense, research-based measures that will help reduce underage drinking, including:
- Increasing alcohol prices through taxes, particularly on beer;
- Limiting alcohol advertising and marketing targeted at young people;
- Implementing a national media campaign that counters alcohol industry messages and uses social marketing to affect attitudes and behavior;
- Adopting and enforcing laws to prevent alcohol-related deaths and injuries among young people;
- Promoting alcohol free events for kids;
- Expanding counseling and support for kids, especially those with addicted parents.
These and other measures are recommended by The Institute of Medicine:
http://www.jointogether.org/IOM
I strongly urge you to make these policies a priority at the state and local level. Thank you.
