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Underage drinking is a significant public health concern that affects our youth, our communities, and our Nation. This year, hundreds of organizations across the Nation will be hosting Town Hall Meetings to mobilize communities around underage drinking prevention. The theme of the 2012 Town Hall Meetings initiative is getting to outcomes: The focus is on moving from greater public awareness of underage drinking to more effective public action. Get involved in this national movement to learn what you and your community can do to prevent underage drinking. Anyone can help; everyone is needed.

As you plan to organize, join, or attend an event in your community, you can use this Web site to:

• View training materials on holding an action-oriented event;
• Find resources for planning, promoting, and hosting (PDF 172 KB) an event;
• Learn how social media (PDF 428 KB) can expand your prevention outreach;
• Access [campus community (PDF 207 KB) and general (PDF 289 KB)] talking points and downloadable material for presentations;
• Learn about proven environmental prevention; and
• Locate a meeting in your community.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more about Town Hall Meetings, registering and hosting an event, and other useful information.

¹ Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center. (ND). Underage drinking costs: Problems and costs associated with underage drinking in the United States. From http://www.udetc.org/UnderageDrinkingCosts.asp (accessed on November 18, 2011).