Statistics
According to the 2005 Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment (APNA)Student Survey:
-The average age of first regular alcohol use in Arkansas is 14 years old.
-27% of 12th graders reported binge drinking within the past two weeks.
- 22.9% of AR 6, 8, 10, & 12th graders used alcohol in the past 30 days
-Students also indicate in the survey they usually drink alcohol at someone else’s house.
More information can be found from the following resources at this link:
Data describing youths are from the Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey (APNA) conducted annually by ADAP to assess the prevalence of substance use and risk and protective factors for public school students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12.
The Arkansas State Epidemiological Profile is a resource document intended to provide a comprehensive overview of substance abuse in Arkansas.
Fatal Crashes Involving Drunk Drivers, a report from the Center for Substance Abuse Research
Other data are provided by the Arkansas State Police, Highway Safety Office; Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services; Arkansas Department of Education; Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Alcohol Beverage Control; and the U.S. Census Bureau. Most of these data were reported in the Risk Factors for Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Arkansas 2005 Report prepared for ADAP by the Institute for Economic Advancement, Children's Research Center, University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Office of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (ADAP)
This link includes 2005 APNA data as well. Keep checking back because 2006 data will be available very soon.
Alcohol-related Crash Statistics
Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC)
Includes arrest data.
Know the Facts: Substance Abuse in Arkansas
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Management Survey (PRAMS)
A surveillance project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. PRAMS collects state-specific, population-based data on maternal attitudes and experiences before, during, and shortly after pregnancy, including maternal alcohol cosumption and related health issues.
Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)
A validated survey instrument designed to assess the level of involvement in risky behaviors of high school-aged youth. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires a state department of education to implement the survey biannually using a random sample of public high schools in the state. See the YRBS Underage Drinking Data for participating counties at http://www.arkansascsh.org/128/track-the-results/youth-risk-behavior-survey-yrbs.php
