Binge drinking is defined by the Young Adult Survey as having 4 (females) or 5 (males) drinks in one sitting.

Grand Isle and Franklin Counties have slightly decreased since 2013. This is good news, but still reflects the need that more must be done to promote healthy behavior and limit access to alcohol for this age group. The age when a young person starts drinking is a strong predictor of later alcohol-related problems including a significantly greater risk of developing an alcohol use disorder.¹

Vermont Department of Health

Local schools/colleges 

Local community coalitions

Law Enforcement

Mentoring organizations

Policies that reduce exposure to alcohol advertising and curb youth access to alcohol limit the health impacts of high-risk alcohol consumption.

The mean age of first use of alcohol in Vermont is 13.5 years old. Increasing the age of first use of alcohol has positive correlations in later resiliencies to alcohol addiction and dependence as well as other positive health outcomes.¹ 

A comprehensive approach using multiple evidence-based programs, practices, and policies such as those listed in the National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) or recommended by The Community Guide. These include programs serving youth and families, as well as community-wide strategies such as media advocacy and community education.¹

Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission. 

1. Vermont Department of Health