Our Mission |
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The mission of the Branford Coalition is to prevent underage drinking and reduce underage drinking through education and law enforcement, and to, promote successful, safe and substance free kids. |
Did You Know?
Underage drinking is a problem among the youth in the Branford Community
- Community survey indicated that 85% of those polled believe that underage drinking is a problem in Branford.
- Youth who start drinking before the age of 15 are 4 times as likely to be alcohol dependent by adulthood.
- Alcohol kills more young people than all other illicit drugs combined.
- The average age for a youth to start drinking in Connecticut is 11 years old.
- In Connecticut, it is illegal to host a party* where alcohol is consumed by minors.
- Anyone under 21 is prohibited from possessing alcohol on public or private property.
- 30% of Connecticut's young people get alcohol from home with their parents' permission.
- 77% of Connecticut's high school students obtain alcohol at home with or without their parents' permission.
- Individuals who knowingly permit minors to posess and/or consume alcohol may be fined, imprisoned or both.
* For more information about Connecticut's House Party Law, visit www.housepartybill.org