Alcohol is the most common drug used by people younger than 21 in the United States.
Young people who drink alcohol are more likely to develop certain physical and mental health conditions.
Alcohol and public health: CDC fact sheet – underage drinking
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2025). About underage drinking. National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Atlanta, GA. https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/underage-drinking/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/underage-drinking.htm