Alcohol Policy Resource Center

09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month, and it's a fitting time to revisit how alcohol use and su***de risk are connected. The APRC's recorded webinar, Alcohol Prevention is Su***de Prevention: Understanding the Associations Between Alcohol and Su***de, offers a closer look. https://www.prevention.org/training/eventdetails/?i=3029

08/26/2026

Approximately 3.3 million (8.6 percent) 12- to 20-year-olds reported past-month binge alcohol use in 2023 (CBHSQ, 2024a).

Approximately 0.7 million underage youth engaged in heavy drinking (i.e., binge drinking on 5 or more days within a 30-day period; CBHSQ, 2024a).

To learn more about binge drinking, download the APRC Binge Drinking Facts infographic.https://www.prevention.org/resources/d2fddf1c-049a-4a31-848f-891852827f58/binge%20drinking%20facts.pdf

08/24/2026

This conference is amazing! If you work in alcohol prevention and policy you need to be in the room! Please join us in Arlington!

AP2026 brings together advocates, researchers, and public health leaders from across the country to advance evidence-based alcohol policy solutions.

08/20/2026

Please join us on Tuesday, September 15! https://www.prevention.org/training/eventdetails/?i=14068

08/12/2026

Alcohol advertising restriction policies are focused on addressing permissive community norms. When youth live in communities where underage drinking is a low priority, and adults convey a permissive attitude towards underage drinking, it undermines their ability to grow and thrive in safe and healthy communities. Communities that restrict alcohol advertisers and advertisements send a message to young people that the community does not tolerate underage alcohol use. Download or request a hard copy of the APRC's Environmental Scan toolkit to assess alcohol advertising in your community. https://www.prevention.org/alcohol-policy-resource-center/tools-and-resources/environmental_scan_toolkit/

08/06/2026

The August newsletter is full of webinar opportunities and resources!! Check it out! https://conta.cc/4wqfj7z

08/04/2026

While Illinois state social host laws exist, there are gaps that can be addressed at the local level. Municipal ordinances close that gap by providing a civil remedy. They can establish fines to recoup costs incurred in dealing with the consequences of underage drinking, such as emergency services and law enforcement. Download the APRC's 6 Essential Elements for Social Host Ordinances (SHO) infographic to learn more about how to build an effective SHO.https://www.prevention.org/resources/a28e6e35-1e64-4c25-8ba7-f6c5f9c99a2c/social%20host%20ordinances%206%20essential%20elements.pdf

07/30/2026

Webinar alert! Please join us on September 15 to hear more about Alcohol and Cancer! https://www.prevention.org/training/eventdetails/?i=14068

07/29/2026

Are you interested in learning more about the APRC and how we can help? Check out our Annual Summary to read about our Core Services and Youth Alcohol Use in Illinois. Please reach out to Jody Heavilin ([email protected]) with any questions, resource requests, or technical assistance.https://www.prevention.org/resources/49878df5-f012-425d-9525-ffb3edb5fc6d/aprc%20annual%20summary.pdf

07/22/2026

The APRC is honored to present at the AP2026 Conference in September. We hope to see you there! Register today! https://www.alcoholpolicyconference.org/