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Tag Archives: underage drinking
What Can I Do About Underage Drinking?
By Prema Puganenthran, Intern | Prom and graduation are peak seasons for high school students to drink alcohol to excess. Teenagers at this stage in life will often use it to celebrate events or to prove their maturity. Encounters with … Continue reading
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Tagged how to talk with teens, parents role in preventing drinking, take action, underage drinking
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Prevention Newsletter | Spring 2013
We’re moving in the right direction, but we’re not there yet. Since 1993, the number of sexual assaults have declined by more than 60% (RAINN.org). Underage drinking rates have declined since 2000 by about 11% (Cesar.umd.edu). But as daily local, … Continue reading
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Tagged culture change, sexual assault, underage drinking
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Believe in the Power of Community
By Jenny Stolka “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful dedicated citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead A community’s ideas, tasks and involvement can either make or break the … Continue reading
Posted in Substance Abuse, Underage and Binge Drinking
Tagged binge drinking, coalition, cops in shops, Prevention, take action, underage drinking
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Upcoming Alcohol Compliance Checks in Delaware County
Everyone knows that the underage drinking laws exist, but were you aware that 15% of Delaware County youth still report purchasing their alcohol at stores, gas stations, bars, and restaurants? Not only is underage alcohol consumption illegal, but it has … Continue reading
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Underage Drinking Is Not as Innocent as We Thought | Find out why on January 17
The day Sarah had waited for was finally here! She was turning 18 and could not wait. But what Sarah didn’t know was that her life would soon change forever and not in the way she would think.
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Tagged coalition, Prevention, social host, underage drinking
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2 and 40: The Underlying Problem
By Belle Hemesath, SODA Vice President 2 and 40. Remember those numbers. They are important. They tell a compelling story. 2 and 40. A few weeks ago, my little brother and I went for a bike ride on our local … Continue reading
“Think Before You Sink”
Being on the water is awesome enough. Who needs alcohol? Picture this: it is a hot, sunny day in northeast Iowa. You and a couple of friends decide it would be a great day to kick up your heels and … Continue reading
Posted in Substance Abuse
Tagged binge drinking, responsible drinking, take action, underage drinking
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