“Finals week was tough. She just needs to blow off steam with her friends.” “I’d rather he and his buddies drink here at home, where I can keep an eye on them.” “When the...

(KUTV) — Parents Empowered is here today discussing the harms of underage drinking and what parents can do to prevent it. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), alcohol is the most commonly used...

KUTV — 2News Heidi Hatch discusses underage drinking with Utah Division of Substance Abuse, Mental Health and member of Parents Empowered, Heidi Peterson, and Parents Empowered Workgroup and founding member to the Utah Prevention Coalitions Association, Rob Timmerman.

The holiday season is a busy time filled with get-togethers and to-do list items. Even though you’ve likely got your hands full during this time of year, don’t be any less diligent with your...

Advertising strategies used by beer companies appear to influence underage drinking, according to new research from Iowa State. The findings of the study show that the amount of money spent on advertising predicted the...

Think your teen is too young for a conversation about underage drinking? Think again. Early adolescence is when some children begin experimenting with alcohol or feeling pressure to drink. To encourage your teen to...

Drug use and vaping among youth are hot topics, but underage drinking is still an issue that many locally believe needs to be addressed.  The Coshocton County Drug Fee Coalition recently hosted an underage drinking...

In the United States, consuming alcohol under the age of 21 is considered underage drinking and is strictly against the law. Drinking underage comes with legal consequences including mandatory community service, suspended license, fines...

Underage drinking statistics tell the story of America’s battle with alcoholism. Knowing how many young people are drinking encourages governments and communities to step up their efforts for prevention and treatment.

I’ve always believed that I was a responsible drinker in college because my parents allowed me to have sips of their alcoholic drinks here and there, that drinking was no big deal for me...