Winona County ASAP

Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention

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Alcohol

Local use among youth

Alcohol is the most used substance by teens in Winona County. In the past month, 11% of 8th graders, 11% of 9th graders, and 23% of 11th graders used alcohol (2019 Minnesota Student Survey). Although most students still choose not to drink, we are concerned that alcohol is easily accessible and heavily promoted during popular times.

The minimum legal consumption age when an individual can purchase alcohol products is 21.

Why youth alcohol use is harmful

Alcohol is harmful to teen brains that continue to develop until age 25. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA) found that a person who begins drinking as a young teen is four times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than someone who waits until adulthood to use alcohol.

Support your teen

How to talk with your kid about alcohol:

  • National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA)
  • Parents Magazine age-by-age guide

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CDC Alcohol Portal

About ASAP

Winona County Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) is a coalition of community members devoted to cultivating a drug-free culture for children and teens in the Winona area.

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The ASAP coalition meets monthly to create strategies for addressing the drug and alcohol issues in the Winona area. These meetings are open to the public, and we invite your input and ideas!
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Our partner:

CADCA

Funded by:

Drug Free Communities

Community Partners:

Advocacy Center of WinonaWinona County AttorneyDFCFamily & Children's CenterGoodview Police DepartmentHiawatha Valley Mental Health CenterLive Well WinonaTreatment Court of Winona CountyWinona Area Public SchoolsWinona Area Chamber of CommerceWinona County SheriffWinona HealthWinona Police DepartmertWinona YMCA

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