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[OH] Survey will provide input into underage drinking in our area

Source: salemnews.net Nov 23, 2009
A group trying to tackle underage drinking in Columbiana County wants to survey the community and parents of young people about their knowledge and thoughts regarding the issue.

[NJ] Clearview students help their peers steer clear of alcohol, drugs

Source: NJ.com Nov 21, 2009
Approximately 5,000 children under the age of 21 suffer alcohol-related deaths every year, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

[MA] Police: Too Young To Buy? Don't Even Try

Source: WCBTV 5 abc Boston - thebostonchannel.com Nov 20, 2009
Four Massachusetts police departments announced renewed efforts to crack down on illegal alcohol purchases by minors with the Cops in Shops program.

[NC] Group fights underage drug and alcohol use

Source: ENCToday.com Nov 19, 2009
The underage use of alcohol and prescription drugs was a hot topic of conversation on Wednesday at Pamlico County High School, where a group of leaders met to share ideas about substance abuse prevention.

[VA] Adolescent Drinking Prevention Town Hall

Source: WHSV.com Nov 19, 2009
On Thursday night, some Valley teens got a scientific look at how alcohol and drugs can affect the brain and other organs.

[OK] 'Reality Parties' to expose underage drinking culture

Source: JenksJournal.com Nov 17, 2009
How many parents would love an opportunity to get a glimpse into the life of their teen?

[TX] Survey: More kids using alcohol

Source: Mywesttexas.com Nov 14, 2009
More students this year said they were likely to use alcohol during the holidays, but statistics also show the likeliness of students drinking is higher before, during and after school, according to survey results from Houston-based Research and Educational Services.

[WI] We need to stop being No. 1 — in underage drinking

Source: Kenosha News - kenoshanews.com Nov 14, 2009
Now before you get too excited and start waving your No. 1 foam finger or start doing the “Jump” like you’re at a Wisconsin sporting event, you just might want to find out what we, Wisconsinites, are No. 1 in. Wisconsin leads the nation in: — Drinking among high school students.