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Request for Proposals (RFP)

OASAS announces the Enforcing the Underage Drinking Laws Request for Proposals. Due Date: December 23, 2009

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Underage Drinking Prevention Video

"Taking Action in New York" highlights the underage drinking efforts across the state and issues a call to action to elicit involvement from prevention, law enforcement, judiciary, parents, colleges and community coalitions.

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Minimum Legal Drinking Age

Since the 21 Minimum Drinking Age law (MLDA) was enacted in 1984, an estimated 25,000 lives have been saved! After 20 years of research, it’s clearly evident that the law saves lives.

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Underage drinking is a problem that touches the lives of many people. Parents, educators, law enforcement, members of the community and youth are all affected by underage drinking. Nearly four out of five high school students have consumed alcohol by their senior year. Car crashes, unplanned pregnancies, violence, alcohol dependency, and serious health issues are just a few of the consequences of underage drinking.

Underage alcohol use causes problems for youth at home, at school, at work, and with the law. But you can help. Research shows that youth are receptive to clear, consistent no-use messages from the people and organizations that touch their lives.