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Drinking Alcohol to Defy Adult Authority

Teaching alcohol abstinence-only is ineffective; most young people drink. We can teach abstinence while at the same time teaching students how those age 21 and above can reduce risks that can be associated with alcohol consumption (harm reduction). This prepares them for adulthood while at the same time providing potentially life-saving information for those who choose to drink before age 21.

Effects of Extending Alcohol Sales Hours In Licensed Establishments

Extending the hours of alcohol sales in licensed establishments in Ontario, Canada, resulted in reductions in alcohol-impaired driving charges, although not for assault charges, in both  London and Windsor, police records indicate.

Genetics and Early Age of Drinking

Drinking alcohol at an early age (early onset of drinking) does not cause later alcoholism and alcohol-related problems according to research. Genetic, personality and other factors are associated with both early alcohol drinking by teens and other young people and later alcohol-related problems, including alcohol abuse and alcoholism.

Medical Amnesty or Good Samaritan Alcohol Policies at Colleges & Universities

Medical amnesty or good samaritan college policies are designed to protect the health and lives of students who over-consume alcohol and have alcohol poisoning or other alcohol-related medical problem by publicly assuring them that neither students who obtain medical help for others nor those who need such help themselves will be subject to disciplinary actions.

Reducing College Student Alcohol Drinking Abuse: A Conference

Effective ways of reducing alcohol drinking abuse among college students were explored at a conference with speaker Barrett Seaman of Choose Responsibility. Other speakers examined legalities of the current drinking age, medical amnesty policies to protect health and life, motivational interviewing to reduce alcohol abuse, and innovative ways to promote healthful behaviors and reduce risky behaviors.

The Economic Cost of Alcohol: Estimates for California

The Annual Catastrophe of Alcohol in California, a report by the Marin Institute inflates cost estimates while ignoring cost benefits of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and distilled spirits or whiskey) to promote neo-prohibitionism.

Alcohol Laws in Utah to Change

New laws in Utah will modernize alcohol policy and reduce the number strange laws that tourists and other visitors view as serious barriers to consuming alcoholic beverages. The repeal of Prohibition is not yet complete in Utah.

Arkansas Repeals Blue Law Banning Liquor Sales at Package Stores on Sundays

Arkansas is 36th state to repeal Blue Law prohibiting package store sales on Sundays and permit local option on Sunday sales.

Drinking Alcohol in Moderation and Exercising Both Improve Health

Abstaining from moderate alcohol consumption is a health and longevity risk factor unless contraindicated. Choosing not to drink alcohol increases the risk of illness, disease and death. Research indicates that exercise and sensible consumption of alcohol are not interchangeable.

Drinking Age Debate: Should the Minimum Legal Drinking Age be Lowered for Adults Under the Age of 21?

A debate on lowering the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) for adults age 18-20 was held at St. Mary’s Hall in San Antonio, TX with Lt. Christina M. Guerra, Barrry Seaman, Lizette Villarreal and David J. Hanson with Chris Marrou as moderator. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) declined to participate.

Alcohol Intoxication in Rape Allegations and Legal Defenses

Intoxication doesn’t make people do anything against their will and it doesn’t prevent them from making rational decisions. Intoxication isn’t an excuse for rape or sexual assault and it doesn’t prevent the ability to give or deny consent for sex.

Brain Science Research Findings Misrepresented and Distorted

Because of the distortion of findings from research on the effects of alcohol on developing brains, Dr. H. Scott Swartzwelder joined the board of directors of Choose Responsibility.

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