concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: underage drinking

nonviolent crimes
type: Concept
narrower: underage drinking

prevention theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness
type: Concept
narrower: underage drinking

underage drinking
type: Concept
broader: prevention theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness
broader: nonviolent crimes
definition: Alcohol use by children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of 21 years is one of the top public health concerns in the United States. In fact, research has shown that nearly half of all eighth grade students in this country have had at least one drink, while nearly 30% of all 12th graders report drinking at least three times per month. [Source: Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery; Underage Drinking]