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Animated PSAs to Educate Youth on Underage Drinking

Nearly four out of 10 students report they have consumed alcohol at least once by the end of eighth grade, and seven out of 10 students have done so by the end of high school, accroding to the Century Council.

This month iss β€œAlcohol Awareness Month.” The goal is to provide an opportunity to educate children about responsible drinking.Β 

The Century Council has launched an animated Ask, Listen, Learn public service announcement featuring 23 Attorney Generals from across the country. All of the PSAs are available on the updated Ask, Listen, Learn website.

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On the website, children can become a part of the Ask, Listen, Learn Team by making a pledge to be active for 60 minutes a day and saying β€˜no’ to underage drinking.Β  The website also features tools for parents to aid in conversations on underage drinking with their children. View the video here.

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