Reducing and eliminating dangerous and underage use of alcohol is a crucial part of the PLCB's mission.  We work closely with other agencies, organizations and groups towards this goal. 

Over the past 17 years, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has taken a leadership role in the elimination and reduction of underage drinking and other forms of alcohol abuse. The Bureau of Alcohol Education works on many levels with schools, community groups, licensees and others to combat underage and high-risk drinking. 

Over the past several years, the Board has placed a special emphasis on preventing dangerous drinking among college students.  We provide technical assistance, training and funding to colleges and universities throughout the Commonwealth, to help them coordinate efforts in their campus communities. Some of the accomplishments include the following:

• a statewide partnership with private, state system and state related colleges and universities to address these problems on a statewide level

• a grant program, which has distributed more than $4 million to more than 220 schools and communities throughout the Commonwealth 

• the formation of regional coalitions that meet regularly to coordinate resources and information

• training and technical assistance for schools and communities to help establish healthy social norms, consistent enforcement and the development of alcohol-free activities on campus

Of course, alcohol problems are not limited to college students, and we provide information, resources and programs regarding many other issues, including:

Eliminating alcohol abuse is a shared responsibility, and it requires the involvement of many stakeholders: parents, community groups, education, law enforcement, liquor licensees, the beverage alcohol industry and government.  If you would like to find out how the PLCB can help your community or group reduce and eliminate underage drinking and alcohol abuse, our website is a great place to start.  If you have questions, send an e-mail to ra-lbeducation@pa.gov or call 1.800.453.PLCB (7522).

Through your hard work and determination, we can help reduce alcohol-related problems and set the model for our childrens' future.

Our Alcohol Education Web pages are designed to provide information about alcohol and its effects, as well as to share alcohol-related news from within Pennsylvania and the nation. We hope you find our site both enlightening and interesting. If you can't find what you're looking for, please contact us and we'll do our best to point you in the right direction.

Thank you for visiting our site. We hope you stop back regularly to discover the latest alcohol education initiatives in Pennsylvania and around the nation.