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- Help with Talking to Your Teens About Underage DrinkingThe main hurdle in defeating this issue is that parents do not approach their children directly about the subject or do not even entertain a regular discussion on the same.
- Education: Underage Drinking on CampusUnderage drinking can contribute to public intoxication, drunk driving and on some occasions result in sexual assault and date rape. These situations are more likely to occur when excessive drinking is involved.
Underage Drinking Linked to Watching R-Rated MoviesKids who watch R movies all the time have close to a 25% rate of underage drinking compared to just 3% of kids never allowed to watch them, according to some headlines. This is a closer look at this recent study.
Disney Channel Stars and Underage DrinkingRecent party photos of Demi Lovato have raised questions about Disney Channel stars and underage drinking. Can the current crop of Disney Channel stars avoid the mistakes of Britney and Lindsay?
Fight or Flight: Underage Drink at Halloween or Other PartiesThis is part 3 of a three-part series about underage drinking at Halloween or other parties.
Peer Pressure to Underage Drink at Halloween or Other PartiesThis is part 2 of a three-part series about underage drinking at Halloween or other parties.
Underage Drinking: Not Worth the CostsInformation of underage drinking and the consequences that come from it.
Laws About Underage Drinking at Halloween or Other PartiesThis is part 1 of a three-part series about underage drinking at Halloween or other parties.- Does World of Warcraft Promote Underage Drinking?In the popular online video game, World of Warcraft, players celebrate Blizzard's version of Octoberfest. For two weeks during the months of September and October, players compete to see who can drink the most and still function in the game.
- College Alcohol and Underage Drinking ProgramStony Brook University police hold an event with hopes of informing others of the dangers of drug and alcohol use.
- Underage Drinking in the United States: Eighteen and IntoxicatedAn essay on underage drinking in the United States and why the legal drinking age should be reduced to eighteen.
Underage Drinking: When is it Legal for a Minor to Drink?There are situations in which it is legal for minors to drink alcohol. It is important to check out the laws in your state before giving alcohol to a minor or before consuming alcohol as a minor.- Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen, Rachael Ramonas, Involved in Underage Drinking BustRachael Ramonas, 17, Miss Connecticut Outstanding Teen America of 2008, was involved in a massive underage drinking bust in her home in Wolcott, Conn.
- Rachael Romonas, Miss America Outstanding Teen Pageant Winner, in Hot Water After 24 Arrests at PartyMiss. Connecticut's outstanding teen of 2008, Rachael Ramonas, home for underage drinking,
- Consequences for Underage Drinking at VCUVCU adheres to both state and federal guidelines regarding alcohol consumption for both their students and employees.
- Schools Cracking Down on Underage DrinkingWith the " call to action " from the U.S. surgeon general, more schools are using breathalyzers to screen students at extra-circular activities.
- Pennsylvania Tackles Underage Drinking with $700,000 in Community Program GrantsThe Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has awarded 65 organizations statewide with funds to fight underage and college binge drinking.
- Connecticut State Police to Combat Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving as School Year ApproachesAccording to Heineken USA in a recent press release, State Police out of Connecticut will continue to combat illegal underage drinking as well as drunk driving as the new school year approaches.
- Underage Drinking LawsParents catering to their kids have been dealt another blow with the growing push to enact Social Drinking laws across the U.S. The law has been passed in 32 states already. More are working on the legislation for their own version of the law
- Binge Drinking on College CampusesBinge drinking on college campuses is a growing problem in the United States. Many people have been injured or killed because of underage drinking. However the root of this problem stems well outside the gates of colleges.
Talking to Your Child About Underage DrinkingParents often make the mistake of thinking their child wouldn't take a drink of alcohol, especially if their child hasn't reached the teen years. Surprisingly, kids often try their first alcoholic beverage before they ever reach their teen years.- 5 Things Women Need to Know About Blood Alcohol LevelsAlcohol affects everyone differently, but the presiding knowledge on the matter often does not take into consideration a lot of important and dangerous factors for women of all shapes and sizes.
- Father Has Best Drinking Advice for KidsConcerned father lays out rules for young kids that most actually agree with. With recent near death incidents and drunk driving arrests at local high school, father of four decides to make drinking rules for his kids.
Study Shows People Are Aware of Bad Behavior While DrinkingStudy indicates that people are aware of what they are doing when drinking.- 14 and a 30 PackTeen drinking and underage drug use is a consistent problem that can lead to emotional, learning, family and other development problems. Sometimes it can even be fatal. This article describes some tools for parents to use to prevent these problems.
- One Drink a Day Can Cause Cancer?Does alcohol increase the risk of cancer?
- Does Your Spouse Have an Alcohol Problem?Sometimes people have difficulty determining when drinking becomes a problem. For people who worry that their spouse may have a problem, it can feel overwhelming, frustrating and confusing.
- There Isn't Much That's Attractive About Glee's "Sexy."A review of episode 2x15 of Glee, aired 3/8/2011.
- Seniors and SpiritsThere are the good spirits, like guardian angels, Gabriel delivering God's messages, and the Gods of good luck and fortune throughout history. But there are also bad spirits, like demon rum or a Red Devil drink with a combination of wicked things.
- Alcohol and Your HealthStatistics indicate that taking an occasional drink is not injurious to health, as was once thought, and may even be helpful.
How to Drink Responsibly...Really Responsibly, Not Alcohol Company ResponsiblyDrinking alcohol in a responsible way not only keeps you from acting like an idiot, it also allows you to stick it to the Man...the rich, fat guys in charge of keeping you docile so you don't realize you are being such a tool.- The Grave Health Risks to Women from AlcoholWomen cannot drink like men can. Learn why you need to monitor your alcohol drinking habits and how alcohol impacts your life and health.
Trends in Putting Together a Bar for a PartyInstead of focusing on the usual red or white, parties can be an opportunity to serve desert wines like Gewurztraminer or port.- The Motif of Drinking in This Boy's Life by Tobias WolffThis discusses and analyzes the motif of drinking in the memoir of This Boy's Life.
- Dangers of Parents Hosting Alcohol PartiesBeing a cool parent isn't all bad, but there are times when it can get you into deep water. Hosting an alcohol party for your kids is one of those times. Learn why this could be potentially abusive to yours or another person's child.
- Can I Safely Consume Any Alcohol If I'm Going to Be Driving?It's not safe to drink before you drive or while you drive'"not even beer or wine.
- What Are Tunnel Realities?Tunnel realities are the lens through which we perceive the world.
- TTFNReview of Internet Girls, #2: TTFN
- How to Tell If Your Child is Abusing AlcoholUnderage drinking is a national public health issue and parents need to be part of the solution is order to battle the problem.
- Masking Alcohol Breath Through Use of Dip or ChewSnuff, dip or chew can cover up alcohol breath.
