The holiday season, while filled with joyous celebrations, also may be a time for overindulgence in alcoholic beverages. Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to an array of serious consequences such as fatalities, injuries sustained in car crashes, and ruined family celebrations.

The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI), a service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is providing information in this Web area to help promote alcohol-safe and drug-free holiday celebrations. We hope you will find the resources in this Web area useful to help you and your family/friends have a memorable, joyful, and healthy holiday season.