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Youth in High Schools

Trends in alcohol use by Ontario youth is of concern to public health professionals. The problems associated with youth alcohol use typically fall into one of the following categories:

  • Binge drinking
  • Underage drinking
  • Impaired driving
  • Preventable injuries
  • Alcohol marketing targeted at youth


Getting Informed

Background Information

General and Historical Information
  • See also Impaired Driving
  • See also Alcohol Advertising

    • The Law

    Bills, Codes, Court Cases & Sample Policies
  • Regulatory Framework

    • Statistics

    Canada; USA; International

    Publications

    Information Portals

    Links to other topic-related websites
  • Link to Online searchable databases


    • Getting Involved

    How To...
    Links and resources on how to lobby/complain, educator's kit, who to contact
  • Samples of alcohol policies in schools

    • Programs/Interventions

    Lists of prevention programs and services for public and health professionals

    Educational/Media Resources

  • Presentation Materials:
        Web
  • List of Organizations/Advocacy groups:
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