Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (CDC).
An Imperial Calcasieu Human Services Authority Coalition is working in Jeff Davis Parish to decrease the danger posed when those under 21 decided to consume alcohol, as well as educate adults on the consequences of purchasing alcohol for minors.
In Louisiana, it is illegal for anyone under 21 to buy or possess an alcoholic beverage, according to La. R.S. 14:93.13.