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
New study reveals the 7 best ways to keep your teens from drinking
NOTE: This article was first published on examiner.com. Diving into the latest data about alcohol use by 12 to 17-year-olds reveals the seven habits of parents whose kids don’t drink or drink … Continue reading
Latest news about teens, drinking and driving: A cause for celebration
[NOTE: This article originally appeared in examiner.com on October 3, 2012.] Good news for parents of teens: the vast majority of high-school students have learned not to drink before driving. Two major … Continue reading
New study shows underage drinking at historic lows
Here’s some news we can celebrate! Analysis of the latest data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) – a bi-annual study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – confirms that … Continue reading
South Dakota reports 23% fewer arrests for underage drinking | Video
Great news! It seems South Dakota has made gigantic strides in reducing underage drinking in their state. It must be their new Social Host Law. Wait, they don’t have … Continue reading
Underage Drinking & the Law 