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http://www.arunderagedrinking.com/resources.asp
http://www.madd.org
http://why21.org
http://www.abovetheinfluence.com/
http://www.udetc.org/

 

 

The APNA 2008 Survey conducted in the Benton County Schools reveals the prevalence of underage drinking vs. the Arkansas state average.

At Home WITH Parents Permission:

  • 6th grade 28.6% / state average 20.7%
  • 8th grade 23.4% / state average 16.4%
  • 10th grade 15.2% / state average 12.5%
  • 12th grade 12.4% / state average 9.0%

At Home:

  • 6th grade 51.5% / state average 49.3%
  • 8th grade 45.6% / state average 41.2%
  • 10th grade 30.1% / state average 27.9%
  • 12th grade 25.2% / state average 20.6%