--Adrian O'Hanlon III 14 hrs ago Neighbors Building Neighborhoods RPC Director Stephanie Peters and RPC Coordinator Scott Welch explain the significance of Alcohol Awareness Month. 1. What is Alcohol Awareness Month? Alcohol Awareness Month is a national public health awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). It takes place every April. Alcohol Awareness Month was developed in order to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of one of our nationâs top public health problems: alcoholism. Established in 1987, alcohol awareness month allows communities to focus on spreading awareness and reducing the stigma associated with alcohol addiction. Observance of this awareness campaign also highlights the need for education on the dangers of unsafe alcohol consumptions.