Too Smart To Start. In the News http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/ News Items. en-us tsts@macrointernational.com tsts@macrointernational.com 60 [LA] Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3737 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT A recent survey in Louisiana found that underage drinking is more prevalent in the state compared to the national average. [VT] Vt. Police to Patrol for Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3734 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Vermont police will increase patrols, in Franklin County, in order to prevent underage drinking. [CO] County Makes Progress on Underage Drinking; Data Shows it's Still Easy for Minors to Buy Drinks http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3735 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT After being designated as one of the worst offenders in Colorado when it comes to underage drinking, Weld County is making progress by educated parents and retailers about their responsibilities. [NM] Health Council to Hold Focus Groups for Youth on Alcohol and Drug Abuse http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3736 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Grant County will conduct focus groups of youth and their parents to get a better understanding of community attitudes towards underage drinking. [IL] CPASA Sets New Campaign Against Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3731 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Community Partners Against Substance Abuse coalition is launching a new underage drinking prevention campaign. [NY] Billboard Campaign Targets Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3732 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT A billboard aimed at empowering parents will have a message in five different languages. [IL] City of Highwood Aligns with Parents. The Anti-Drug to Combat Underage Drinking in the Community http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3733 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The City of Highwood will work with Parents. The Anti-Drug, to raise awareness about underage drinking. [AK] The Results Are In http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3730 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Seward Prevention Coalition conducted a community survey found that 65% of parents think underage drinking is a problem and 80% support the state social host law. [MD] Cecil Teen's Art Made Into Anti-Underage Drinking Billboard http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3726 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Maryland Strategic Prevention Framework selected the winner of a contest that asked students to create a PSA. [MN] Sheriff Cracking Down on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3727 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Becker County Sheriff's Department is warning residents it will be cracking down on underage drinking at a popular river. [NJ] Sticker Shock Campaign to Prevent Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3728 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 23rd, Community Trials Intervention Youth Leaders, engaged in a sticker shock campaign. [CA] Koreatown Youth and Community Center Implements "Card Under 35" Campaign to Reduce Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3729 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Koreatown Youth and Community Center will launch the "Card Under 35" campaign, which encourages outlets to ask for identification for all people who look younger thank 35 years old. [TX] Leon County Community Coalition Works to Prevent Underage Substance Abuse http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3724 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Leon Community Coalition is increasing its efforts to educate the community about underage drinking laws. [GA] Media Campaign Launches to Prevent Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3722 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Council on Alcohol is using a grant from the Governor's Office for Children and Family to launch a campaign that uses compliance checks and PSAs. [IL] Freeport Police, FHN to Discuss Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3723 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT On June 19th, the Freeport Police Department and FHN will hold a community forum focused on underage drinking. [IL] Students Raise Awareness About Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3721 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Marquette High School SADD members engaged in a sticker shock campaign to raise awareness about underage drinking. [MD] Alcohol Tips Line to be Monitored 24/7 http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3719 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The anonymous tip line to report underage drinking was relaunched on June 7th, and it will now be monitored twenty-four hours everyday. [CT] Group Urges Caution in Hosting Teen Parties http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3720 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Southbury and Middlebury Acting Responsibly Together reminded adults of the consequences of hosting underage drinkers. [NJ] Egg Harbor Township Students Learn Drinking and Prom Don't Mix http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3715 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Egg Harbor Township High School students will witness a mock accident to highlight the dangers of drinking and driving. [NC] Police Chief Wants to End Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3716 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Davidson Police Chief wants to work with parents and teens to reduce underage drinking and its consequences. [NJ] Underage Drinking Arrests on the Rise Over Past Few Weeks http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3717 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Over the past few weeks, the Lacey Police Department has seen an increase in the number of underage drinking charges. [MT] Montana Groups, Individuals Team Up to Fight Alcohol Abuse http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3718 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT On June 8th, the March Against Drugs and Violence took place. The theme this year was "Be Your Own Bouncer," to highlight how easy teens can get alcohol. [CO] DHS: Parents Must be Proactive About Teen Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3711 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Department of Human Services are asking parents to help reduce underage drinking because it is too easy for teens to get alcohol. [IA] Lake City and Calhoun County Look at Underage Drinking Issues http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3713 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Lake City and Calhoun County are studying issues related to social host issues. [NJ] NPHS Students Experience 'Grim' Anti-Teen Drinking Lesson http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3714 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT New Providence High School students participated in an exercise that highlight the fact that every 15 minutes a person dies in an alcohol related accident. [NY] Students Educated on Perils of Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3725 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT A number of community organizations and law enforcement officials talked to area students about the dangers and consequences of underage drinking. [ND] Grand Forks Police Steps up Study of Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3712 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT With funding from the Northern Lights Youth Services and the Grand Forks Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, the Grand Forks Police Department will be studying underage drinking patterns. [MT] Butte Police Increase 'Kegger' Patrols; Looking for Underage Drinkers http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3709 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Butte police will be increasing their patrols of areas known to have underage drinkers. [IA] Iowa County Targets Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3710 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Crawford County Board approved a social host ordinance. [NC] Underage Drinking in Focus as Graduations Approach http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3708 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Roanoke Valley area police are asking police to be vigilant this graduation season, in an attempt to prevent underage drinking. [CA] Redlands Police Target Underage Drinking This Week http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3707 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMT Redlands police will be cracking down on graduation parties this week in an attempt to deter underage drinking.