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[ID] Local Teens Speak About Underage Drinking
Source: Dnews.com Feb 12, 2013
A program aimed at reducing underage drinking will be held on 2/12. It will feature confessions for Idaho teens and identifying messages used by alcohol advertisers.
[OK] Program Designed to Combat Underage Drinking
Source: Woodwardnews.net Feb 12, 2013
Oklahoma schools now have access to AlcoholEdu, an online program about underage drinking.
[FL] Liquor Law Loophole? FL Lawmakers Attempt to Curb Underage Drinking
Source: WPTV.com Feb 12, 2013
Florida law states that adults cannot furnish alcohol to minors in a residence. However, there is a grey area about public places such as parks. Lawmakers want to make the law more clear.
Large Study Shows Substance Abuse Rates Higher in Teenagers with ADHD
Source: Eurekalert.org Feb 11, 2013
A study of nearly 600 children over eight years showed that teens with ADHD had higher rates of substance abuse including alcohol.
Underage Youth Drinking Concentrated Among a Small Number of Brands
Source: http://www.newswise.com/articles/underage-youth-drinking-concentrated-among-small-number-of-brands Feb 11, 2013
A new CAMY study has shows that the top 25 brands of alcohol consumed accounted for over 50% of alcohol consumed by underage drinkers. This could lead to studies about alcohol exposure and why certain brands appeal to underage drinkers.
[TX] Collegiate High School Seniors Address Underage Drinking , Other Teen Issues at Conference
Source: Caller.com Feb 08, 2013
Seniors from Collegiate High School held a conference for area students called The Game of Life. One of the issues addressed was underage drinking.
[CA] Study: Underage Drinking Costs County $367 Million
Source: Desertdispatch.com Feb 08, 2013
A new study by the Pacific Institute of Research and Evaluation shows underage drinking costs San Bernadino County $367 million annually. To cut costs, cities and towns are looking to social host ordinances as a solution.
[TX] UNT Seeks to Deter Underage Drinking
Source: UNT.edu Feb 07, 2013
The University of North Texas has instituted a ban at all Greek Life events and convened a task force to identify how to stop underage drinking in the college community.

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