Catalyst Coalition of Napa County
Mission: To use our community's collaborative strength to address and combat
underage use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs in Napa County
Facts: Teens and Alcohol
CAUSE FOR CONCERN: National study shows reverse in decade-long declines in teen abuse of drugs and alcohol (Source: Partnership for Drug-Free America) ~The percentage of
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2008 CALIFORNIA HEALTHY KIDS SURVEY - Napa County
Napa
~31% of 11th graders and 22% of 9th graders in
~26% of
~39% of 11th graders and 25% of 9th graders say they have used alcohol or other drugs in the last 30 days.
* Binge drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks (male), or four or more drinks (female), in about two hours. (NIAAA, 2004)