Alcohol Problems
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That’s the bad news about what causes alcohol problems. So what’s the answer?
You are!
How can that be?

Scientists have found that good ALCOHOL POLICIES:
rules and regulations at school, at jobs, and in the
community — can really work to lessen alcohol problems.
Policies can’t change unless people work to change them.
That’s why it’s so important for YOU to get involved.
YOU can change the world and make it a better place!

Here are some ideas on how to do that:

1. If you see or hear an alcohol ad that you think is aimed at kids: whether it’s on TV, the radio, the Internet, a magazine,a billboard, anywhere – do something about it.
Write a letter, send an e-mail, or pay a visit to the TV station, the company that makes the alcohol, and/or your local leaders. Respectfully tell them that the ads are inappropriate and you want them removed. Make your case stronger by documenting the ad. Write down details like the time of day you heard it on station XYZ on the radio.
If it’s appropriate, also take a picture.

2. Call, write to, or visit your leaders (in your town, city, state, or Washington, D.C.). Let them know that alcohol problems worry you and you want something done about them. Teach them about alcohol policies that work. You might even know more about the subject than they do!

3. Get involved with a youth group that is working to make your community safer
and happier by putting good alcohol policies in place.
Ask your teacher or advisor to help you find a project
where you can do good and have fun at the same time.

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