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Know the Facts
93%
of parents have talked to their kids at least once in the past year about alcohol consumption, up from 85% in 2021
30%
of US traffic fatalities in 2024 were alcohol-impaired driving crashes
86%
of adults 21+ report they know their personal limits when it comes to drinking alcohol
In 2024, 67% of American youth reportED they haD never consumed alcohol
59%
The number of teens who report they have ever consumed alcohol has decreased 59% from 1991 to 2024
60%
of people killed in alcohol-impaired traffic crashes in 2023 were drunk drivers
52%
Among persons under 21, drunk driving fatalities have decreased 52% since 1991
19
states saw increases in the number of alcohol impaired-driving fatalities from 2023 to 2024
80%
of adults of legal drinking age are confident that they always drink responsibly
41%
of kids believe they will be faced with a decision regarding drinking or not drinking alcohol within the next year
39%
of U.S. adults living with a mental illness also have an alcohol use disorder
We believe that with more than 33 years of leadership in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking, our passion, experience and proven solutions will continue to save lives and improve conversations regarding alcohol responsibility.
Resources
On Responsibility is a video series featuring unique leaders in parenting and beyond. Our experts offer thoughtful and practical advice to parents as they navigate the teenage years with their kids, sharing skills and tips they’ve learned to help raise responsible teenagers
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Statistics on Underage Drinking
The majority of American teens don’t consume alcohol, but underage drinking continues to be an issue.
Stay informed with the facts.
Read Advice for Parents by Parents
Understanding How BAC Levels May Affect You
Be a responsible host – learn how to keep your gatherings enjoyable and safe using our tips as guidelines
Tips for Hosting Responsibly
#StartsWithMe Videos
Check out the stories that have inspired us to initiate the Responsibility #StartsWithMe movement and the people who have helped us create lasting change
Policy Positions and Recommendations
Explore our policy positions to learn about our recommended countermeasures and related key research to support efforts to combat impaired driving and underage drinking.
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Core Four Principles for Responsible Alcohol Delivery
Alcohol delivery services allow for Americans of legal drinking
age to have their favorite alcohol beverages delivered. Learn how companies can best exhibit responsibility.
DUI/DUID Policy Checklists for Legislators
Our cost-free digital alcohol education program for colleges, universities, and organizations to use with college age students
Ask, Listen, Learn is a completely FREE digital underage drinking prevention program for kids ages 9-13 (grades 4-8) and their parents and educators with the goal to reduce underage drinking
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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources for Individuals & Families
Latest Posts
Responsibility.org Highlights NHTSA 2024 Traffic Data Showing Decline in Drunk Driving Fatalities for Third Straight Year
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Responsibility.org Announces Pernod Ricard’s Joe Durso as New Chair of Board of Directors
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New Report Shows Underage Drinking Levels Remain Stable and Most Kids Don’t Engage in Underage Drinking
New data marks the fifth year in a row that underage substance use—including underage drinking—is…
Responsibility.org and The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association Team Up to Keep Drunk Drivers off Richmond Roads this Holiday Season
(Richmond, VA) December is Impaired Driving Prevention Month, and with the holiday season in full…
Responsibility.org Welcomes Two Members to the Judicial Advisory Board
This board guides the Responsibility.org team in navigating the complex DUI system to contribute to…
Responsibility.org Launches Holiday Campaign, “Responsibility Is Always in Season”
Washington, D.C. — As the holiday season approaches, Responsibility.org reminds everyone that responsible decision-making is…
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