New state laws go into effect when the ball drops tonight
Underage substance use laws get tougher on parents and kids In Pennsylvania, minors face steeper fines if they’re caught drinking. First offenders are fined $500 and repeat offenders pay up … Continue reading
Former Arlington selectwoman and husband plead not guilty to 33 counts of furnishing alcohol to minors
Brock Parker. Boston Globe “Former Arlington selectwoman Annie LaCourt and her husband [Mark Burstein] pleaded not guilty in Cambridge District Court
Alcohol use among teens maintained historic lows in 2012, continuing a long-term gradual decline.
The movement to add new stricter underage drinking laws, like Social Host Laws (SHLs), to the legislative mix is based on the assertion that we still have a long way … Continue reading
What to do if you find teens drinking in your home
Uh oh. You come home unexpectedly from another holiday party and find dozens of teens staggering and vomiting in the TV room. Or maybe you wake up because the bass … Continue reading
New study reveals the 7 best ways to keep your teens from drinking
NOTE: This article about underage drinking was first published on examiner.com. To read it all, click on the link Diving into the latest data about alcohol use by 12 to 17-year-olds reveals … Continue reading
