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...
A man opens his fridge, takes out a beer and starts to drink it. He then walks across the street, sipping his beer along the way, to talk to his neighbor about the upcoming...
On America’s college campuses, there are epidemics we talk about and those we don’t. There’s sexual assault. There are fraternity hazing deaths. And in both cases, the attention of the nation usually turns to...
MERRIMACK — A 20-year-old man was arrested in Merrimack late Sunday on charges he hosted an underage drinking party at a Joppa Road home. According to Merrimack police, officers received a complaint around 11:34 p.m....
While the focus in Colorado has been on the impact of legalization on underage marijuana use across the state, in our community, and in most communities in Colorado, alcohol continues to be the substance...
College is a place filled with newfound freedoms. No one tells you when to go to bed, what time to go to class or what’s for dinner. It’s also a time to try new...
When Chris Herren visited Talbot County in 2017 and spoke about his journey with substance use disorder, he urged parents not to permit drinking. Herren spoke to a crowd of about 1,000 people in...
A 2009 Chicago Magazine article on substance use and issues facing Chicago-area teens prompted many parents and community leaders to take a closer look at what our teens were saying. In addition to high...
(KUTV) — You may be surprised to learn that teenagers do listen to their parents when it comes to discussions about alcohol consumption. Parental disapproval is the No. 1 reason teens choose not to drink....
