Enhancing Local Alcohol Retail Policies

We understand that one of the most effective ways to prevent young people from underage drinking, is to simply decrease their access to alcohol. On a governmental level, cities and towns also share in the responsibility to protect youth from the harms of underage drinking. This can be done through policy change, and in turn, the fostering of positive community norms around drinking.

Currently, CMSAPC is helping communities to identify and implement best-practice policies towards reducing young people’s access to alcohol at bars, clubs, and liquor stores. The end goal of our work is to support communities through the creation of tools and general guidance as they adopt policies and regulations that make sense for their communities.