http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/ News Items. en-us tsts@macrointernational.com tsts@macrointernational.com 60 http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=377 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=376 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=375 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Four Massachusetts police departments announced renewed efforts to crack down on illegal alcohol purchases by minors with the Cops in Shops program. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=373 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=374 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT On Thursday night, some Valley teens got a scientific look at how alcohol and drugs can affect the brain and other organs. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=372 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT How many parents would love an opportunity to get a glimpse into the life of their teen? http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=369 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=370 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=367 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=368 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=366 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT 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. http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=365 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT Playing team sports increases teenage boys’ likelihood to binge drink and fight, while reducing unhealthy behavior in girls, a study found.