Other Helpful Web Sites

Organizations that Promote Alcohol Abstinence

The following organizations promote either moderation in alcohol consumption or alcohol abstinence altogether.

	The California Council on Alcohol Problems A state chapter of ACAP.
	Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems A state chapter of ACAP.
	Michigan Council on Alcohol Problems A state chapter of ACAP.
	American Council on Alcohol Problems Website / blog for national ACAP.
	What the Major Recovery Groups say about Abstinence Read opinions of abstinence from major recovery groups.

Articles about the Health Benefits of Alcohol Abstinence

The following articles describe the studies and findings of research into the health benefits of abstaining from alcohol.

	“New brain cells develop during alcohol abstinence, UNC Study shows” (Study from the University of North Carolina)
	“Alcohol Abstinence Cuts Cancer Risk” (Brief summary of findings from a study by Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)

Wisconsin-Specific Issues: Articles and Info about Alcohol and Its Effect on Our State

	“Wasted in Wisconsin”: a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Special Report A series of five articles that investigate the drastic impact which alcohol abuse is having on our state. Issues discussed include the culture of drinking in Wisconsin, drunk driving and fatalities on Wisconsin roads, and the politics of alcohol regulation.
	“AWARE”: All Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education, UW Health AWARE (All-Wisconsin Alcohol Risk Education) is a UW Health-convened coalition to improve the health and safety of Wisconsin residents in the fight against alcohol abuse.
	“WAAODA”: Wisconsin Association on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse WAAODA’s mission is to assure that the people of Wisconsin know and believe that alcohol and drug addiction prevention, treatment and recovery work.
	“Wisconsin is State Most Affected by Alcohol, Analysis shows” Summary article from DrugFree.org describing how in a state-by-state comparison, the Badger State is the most deeply affected by alcohol use in the U.S.

Youth & Alcohol Issues: Underage Drinking / Marketing of Alcohol to Youth

	Understanding Alcohol Abuse: What It Is and How You Can Help This article includes resources for teens and discusses what alcohol abuse is, signs, effects, getting help and how to help a loved one.
	Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking A full, in-depth report from the Surgeon General’s Office on the status of underage drinking and a call to prevent and reduce minors’ interaction with alcohol.
	Informational Reports/Statistics on Underage Drinking A compilation of reports from various organizations describing the status of underage drinking and alcohol advertising to minors in America. (compiled by the FACE Project)
	The Center on Alcohol Marketing & Youth This web site deals specifically with the advertising of alcohol to youth. Color brochures are available for printing, as well as samples of offending advertisements, recent news items and research reports.
	The Marin Institute Website: Youth Section This alcohol industry watchdog offers contests and advice for student leaders interested in promoting alcohol abstinence.
	Fact Sheet: Alcohol Advertising And Youth A summary of “Did You Know?”-style facts from The National Institute on Media & The Family.
	Youth Leadership Institute: Training YLI partners with adult allies in supporting youth to build just and equitable communities. YLI creates curricula and training programs that enable youth to foster social change efforts across the nation.

“Isn’t Moderate Drinking Healthy?”

The following articles attempt to scientifically question the idea that moderate drinking is a healthy activity.

	International study questions health benefits of moderate drinking” (Article by Janet Basu, University of California web site)
	“World Health Organization (WHO) denounces health benefits of alcohol” (Article by N. Craft, British Medical Journal web site)
	“Alcohol’s Good for You? Some Scientists Doubt It” (Article by Ronio Caryn Rabin, New York Times web site)
	“Should Physicians Recommend Alcohol to Their Patients? – No” (Article by Dr. Albert Lowenfels, ACSH Newsletter)

Denominational Statements: Their Official Position on Alcohol Abstinence