The Century Council, a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers, is honoring select Attorneys General and State Legislators who have shown an outstanding commitment to fighting drunk driving and underage drinking. Attorney General Lawrence Wasden of Idaho was one of 13 partners to receive the honor for his ongoing dedication.
According to the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, past month consumption of alcohol has remained relatively unchanged since 2002. Last year nationwide, 28 percent of youth reported consuming alcohol in the past 30 days. Specifically in Idaho, 25 percent of youth reported consuming alcohol in the past 30 days. Understanding the scope of this national issue, this year's award recipients joined The Century Council to help educate youth and their parents from middle school all the way up to college-aged students about responsible decision-making concerning beverage alcohol.
Attorney General Wasden has been a longtime leader and partner in the fight against drunk driving and underage drinking. This year, he helped implement The Century Council's Girl Talk: Choices and Consequences of Underage Drinking in Boise. The Girl Talk initiative encourages mothers and daughters to engage in an ongoing dialogue about the dangers of underage drinking and highlights some of the specific risks facing teenage girls. Attorney General Wasden has also taped several public service announcements that were distributed throughout the state to highlight the dangers of drunk driving and underage drinking.
The Century Council is a not-for-profit organization funded by distillers including Bacardi U.S.A., Inc.; Beam Global Wine & Spirits, Inc; Brown-Forman; Constellation Brands, Inc.; DIAGEO; Hood River Distillers, Inc.; and Sidney Frank Importing Co. Inc. The Century Council is a leader in the fight to eliminate drunk driving and underage drinking and promotes responsible decision making regarding beverage alcohol.