Much progress has been made over the last two decades to reduce problems associated with alcohol abuse. Since 1982, drunk driving fatalities have declined 37%, teenage drunk driving fatalities have fallen 62% and underage drinking has been reduced by 53%.* These gains have been the result of changing societal attitudes about responsible alcohol consumption, thanks to the educational programs of government, community based programs and the beverage alcohol industry.

This is progress we can all be proud of, but there is more work to do. The MB&WWA sponsors or endorses several educational programs further targeting underage drinking and drunk driving. In addition, member wholesalers throughout Michigan support local community efforts to combat alcohol abuse and help deliver many quality supplier sponsored “responsible use” programs.

* Source: National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (1999), US Department of Health and Human Services. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Parents Unite to Prevent Underage Drinking

Parents Unite to Prevent Underage Drinking is a joint project of the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principles (MASSP) and the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association (MB&WWA). Together, our two organizations are committed to reducing underage drinking in our communities.

Download an order form here

Download a PDF copy of booklet here

Or call MB&WWA (517) 482-5555 ext.12; or MASSP (517) 327-5315.

We I.D. Card

This special, pocket-size information card is a joint project of the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers of America (NBWA). The card contains tips for retail clerks and alcohol servers to better enforce the laws prohibiting underage purchases.

If you are a retailer and would like to get a quantity of WE I.D. cards for your employees, please email us.