Drawing the Line is a coalition of 30 to 40 organizations and individuals working to prevent underage alcohol use by changing community perception of and reaction to underage alcohol use. In contrast to 1992, most people in Montgomery County now realize that underage drinking is:

unhealthy; and

unacceptable.

Drawing the Line educates young people and adults about the dangers of underage alcohol use. The Drawing the Line businesses, community organizations and recreation departments provide youth activities such as alcohol free parties, pool parties, and post-prom and after game events. Laws against providing or selling alcohol to minors and against possession of alcohol by minors are strictly enforced. Members of Drawing the Line worked with legislators to ensure that necessary laws, such as keg registration and adult responsibility are in place. The Health and Human Services agencies ensure that those young people who are charged with underage drinking receive a substance abuse assessment and are referred for treatment or education.