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The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD)

The ICCPUD provides national leadership in federal policy and programming to support state and community activities that prevent and reduce underage drinking. The ICCPUD’s role is especially important in light of these key facts:

  • Alcohol remains the number one substance used by people under age 21.
  • Binge drinking (consuming 4 or more drinks at a time by females and 5 or more drinks by males) is a common consumption pattern among underage drinkers.
  • Underage drinking, especially binge drinking, results in many public health harms and societal costs, including deaths from traffic crashes; sexual assaults and other violence; and changes to normal brain development.

About the ICCPUD

Learn more about the ICCPUD, including its principles, mission statement, and contributing agencies

Reports to Congress

These reports provide national and state data on the policies, programs, and practices related to underage drinking prevention and treatment.

Alcohol Intake and Health Study

The ICCPUD convened a Technical Review Subcommittee and Scientific Review Panel to analyze and provide guidance on the relationship between alcohol intake and health.

Events and Engagement

The ICCPUD holds meetings, events, and webcasts to support underage drinking prevention by sharing resources, seeking input, and engaging with communities and experts.

Funding Opportunities

The ICCPUD encourages exploring and applying for federal grant opportunities that support the prevention of underage drinking.

Policy Academy

The ICCPUD's Policy Academy for Implementing Community-Level Policies to Prevent Alcohol Misuse is a groundbreaking opportunity to improve the nation's health and wellbeing.

Resources

Find underage drinking resources, engaging resources for specific audiences, and resources from other federal agencies.

Contact Us

Nelia Nadal, MPH
nelia.nadal@samhsa.hhs.gov

Last Updated: 05/16/2025
Source: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/prevention/iccpud