Underage Drinking

College Freshman Drinking Drops to Historic Low

The proportion of college students in the U.S. who consume beer has dropped 44% since 1982 and is the lowest since tracking began 41 years earlier.

Alcohol Drinking by High School Students Drops

High School students continue to drink less alcohol than in the past, CDC reports on basis of nation-wide surveys in the U.S. Over past 12 years some student drinking behaviors have dropped as much as 35%. Major declines occurred in drinking and driving and riding with a driver who had been drinking.

Not Carding Customers Over 50 Not a Crime if Tennessee Bill Signed

A proposed bill would decriminalize not I.D. carding customers over 50 years of age by supermarket and convenience store clerks in Tennessee.

Teen Drinking Culture in U.S. to be Studied

“Understanding Teen Drinking Cultures in America” is a research project at George Mason University funded by The Century Council designed to provide a better understanding of the psychological and social factors that affect youths as they make decisions about whether or not to consume alcoholic beverages.

Ban on Alcohol Ads in College Newspapers Lifted by Federal Court

Virginia’s ban on alcohol advertising in college newspapers has been lifted by a federal court. The prohibition violated the constitutional right to free speech guaranteed by the First Amendment to United States Constitution, did not reduce irresponsible drinking, and deprived the newspapers of needed revenue.

Laws Would Permit Underage Adults in Military to Drink Alcoholic Beverages

South Carolina State Representative Fletcher Smith argues that adults judged mature enough to serve in the military and put their lives at risk for their country should be judged mature enough to enjoy a drink.

The Effectiveness of D.A.R.E. in Canadian Schools

“The Effectiveness of D.A.R,.E. in Canadian Schools” is a report that acknowledges that DARE is not effective but contents that “The question [is], not whether DARE works, but whether we believe the message of DARE is important and should be supported.” But the real question is why would any school use the ineffective DARE program when effective programs are widely available.

“DARE Still a Great Anti-Drug Program”

No scientific study has found the DARE program to be effective in reducing drug use among young people, and sometimes increases it. Nevertheless a newspaper editorial calls for keeping Drug Abuse Resistance Education because it tries to increase self-esteem and no other drug abuse program is as popular.

Drinking Learner Permits or Licenses for Adults Under Age 21 (Underage Persons)

Lowering the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) of 21 is being debated. Drinking learner permits or drinking learning permits have been proposed by Choose Responsibility, a group seeking to reduce alcohol-related deaths among teenagers and other youths.

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