"That's Just the Way It Is:" Understanding Obstacles and Facilitators in Interventions to Reduce Underage Drinking in Louisiana

We conducted 5 focus groups with Louisiana Coalitions overseeing underage drinking interventions. Coalitions identified enduring cultural factors as their primary obstacle to effectively reducing underage drinking. Conversely, intervention team diversity was credited for intervention successes. COVID was a challenge but also an opportunity to enhance group resilience and innovation.