Alcohol Awareness Month 2026
Alcohol Awareness Month, observed each April, is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of alcohol use and misuse. It provides communities with an opportunity to learn about the impacts of alcohol, support those affected, and promote resources that encourage healthier choices and prevention efforts.
Did you know?
228.4 million people ages 12 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime.
178.7 million people ages 12 and older reported drinking in the past year.
14.5 million people ages 12 and older reported heavy alcohol use in the past month.
Signs of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Having even a couple of symptoms may signal a drinking problem. Doctors diagnose AUD when a person has two or more symptoms listed here.
What is a Standard Drink?
Knowing the number of standard drinks in alcohol-containing beverages can help you understand how much alcohol you are consuming and make informed decisions about your health. Drinks like beer, wine, and distilled spirits often contain very different amounts of alcohol. This means the size of an alcohol-containing beverage alone does not determine its alcohol content.
Build Your Drink Refusal Skills
Getting started with drinking less begins before you’re presented with an opportunity to drink. Start today by practicing your drink refusal skills.
Screening Tool
An alcohol screening tool is a short questionnaire used to identify patterns of unhealthy alcohol use, including risky drinking behaviors and potential signs of AUD. These tools typically ask about how often and how much a person drinks, as well as any alcohol‑related consequences or symptoms of dependence.
Try the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) as your first step to thriving more.