Burleigh-Morton Behavioral Health Coalition Student Committee and multiple Bismarck pizza establishments are partnering together for the Sticker Shock Project, to educate adults on consequences for providing alcohol to minors.
The Sticker Shock Project is a public awareness campaign that takes a stand against underage drinking by having Pizza Establishments place stickers with their pizza. The stickers have messages aimed at adults regarding underage drinking laws, consequences for providing alcohol to minors, and reminders to store alcohol properly in your home. Providing alcohol to a minor may result in fines up to $3,000 and 365 days in jail.
Bismarck consistently ranks at or above the state averages when it comes to underage drinking. According to the 2023 ND Youth Risk Behavior Survey, 25% of Bismarck-Mandan High School Students currently drank alcohol in the past 30 days compared to 20% of ND High School Students. “Underage drinking is a community concern. The most effective way to tackle it is through collective involvement and active participation from everyone.” said Madison Peterson, SAP Intern with BBPH.
Thank you to all of our participating partners: Amici Pizza, A&B Pizza – South, CraftCade, Blaze, Bruno’s, Dominos – North, Domino’s – South, Happy Joes, Little Ceasar’s – South, Nardello’s, Papa Murphy’s – North, Papa Murphy’s – South and Pizza Ranch.
To learn more about the Sticker Shock Project, contact the Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health Substance Abuse Prevention Program at 701-934-0032.