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Resources to Prevent Excessive Alcohol Use

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What to know

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These resources are intended to help professionals in the United States to understand, measure, and reduce the impact of excessive alcohol use and related harms in states and communities.

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Resources

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Spotlight

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Learn more about strategies that are proven to prevent excessive alcohol use and related harms and how they work.

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Fact Sheets

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State Fact Sheets: Addressing Excessive Alcohol Use
These fact sheets highlight the public health problem of excessive alcohol use in each of the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Each fact sheet also describes current state alcohol policies and proven strategies for reducing excessive alcohol use.

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Measurement Tools and Guides

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Alcohol Outlet Density Measurement Tools
CDC developed tools to help public health professionals measure the number and distance between places that sell alcohol, called alcohol outlet density. Since alcohol outlet density is a key risk factor for excessive drinking, these data can inform prevention efforts at state and local levels.

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Policy Briefs

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Age 21 Minimum Legal Drinking Age
Minimum legal drinking age laws specify the legal age when an individual can buy alcohol. The minimum legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years. This fact sheet shows how these laws save lives and protect health.

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Communications Materials and Graphics

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\n Use these graphics to spread awareness about alcohol-related health problems. \n
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\n Use these graphics to help motivate people to drink less for improved health and well-being. \n
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\n Use these videos to spread awareness about how drinking less can improve health and well-being. \n
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\n National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP); \n About the Division of Population Health; \n CDC Alcohol Program \n
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Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/resources.htm
Source Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Captured Date: 2016-05-23 22:20:27.0
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