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[MA] DA: Prevention, law enforcement key in battling drug abuse
Source: Itemlive.com Nov 12, 2009
The scourge of [alcohol and] drug abuse affecting the United States must be addressed through community-based awareness and prevention programs rather than solely by law enforcement, two national experts said Tuesday during Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett’s annual policy breakfast.

[CT] State recognizes town's efforts to fight underaged drinking
Source: StratfordStar.com Nov 12, 2009
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services recently presented a Distinguished Service Award to Stopping Underage Drinking in Stratford (SUDS), a cooperative project of Stratford Police and Community Services.

[RI] Barrington students make statements with videos
Source: EastBayRI.com Nov 10, 2009
Barrington Middle School capped off Red Ribbon Week with a showing of public service commercials about drug and alcohol prevention made by students at the school.

Teen Boys Drink, Fight More, Girls Less, When Playing Sports
Source: bloomberg.com Nov 09, 2009
Playing team sports increases teenage boys’ likelihood to binge drink and fight, while reducing unhealthy behavior in girls, a study found.

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