NBCConnecticut.com - October 14, 2010
"School only started three weeks ago, but more than 43 Eastern Connecticut State University students have been arrested and dozens of others were ticketed, accused of out-of-control house parties, where there was allegedly underage drinking and disruptive behavior." Read more.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Underage drinking in Westport subject of upcoming meeting
Westport News (Westport, CT) October 12, 2010
"After many students showed up under the influence of alcohol to last year's Staples High School Homecoming events, the town opened up a dialogue within the community to discuss how to better handle the underage drinking situation." Read more.
"After many students showed up under the influence of alcohol to last year's Staples High School Homecoming events, the town opened up a dialogue within the community to discuss how to better handle the underage drinking situation." Read more.
Friday, October 8, 2010
For Many Gay Youth, Bullying Exacts a Deadly Toll
U.S. News & World Report, October 8, 2010
"A series of suicides involving bullied gay teens has shocked much of America this past month. Cases like these are far from rare, and 'this may be the tip of the iceberg...the tragic outcome in these cases underscores the profound consequences that bullying and harassment can have on a young person,' said Dr. David Reitman." Read more.
"A series of suicides involving bullied gay teens has shocked much of America this past month. Cases like these are far from rare, and 'this may be the tip of the iceberg...the tragic outcome in these cases underscores the profound consequences that bullying and harassment can have on a young person,' said Dr. David Reitman." Read more.
Police: Painkiller Becoming Teen Drug Of Choice
WCVB-TV5 Boston (Boston, MA) October 8, 2010
"A drug meant to be used as a pain killer has become the street drug of choice for young people in cities and suburbs. Law enforcement calls abuse of Percocet a growing epidemic...The version sold on the streets often combines several pills to boost the effects." Read more
"A drug meant to be used as a pain killer has become the street drug of choice for young people in cities and suburbs. Law enforcement calls abuse of Percocet a growing epidemic...The version sold on the streets often combines several pills to boost the effects." Read more
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Melissa Gilbert a spokeswoman for anti-drug group
Associated Press (Washington D.C.) October 7, 2010
"Melissa Gilbert has ditched her 'Little House' sun bonnet for a virtual megaphone, joining newly re-branded The Partnership at Drugfree.org as celebrity spokeswoman.
Formerly The Partnership for a Drug-Free America — and perhaps best known for the "this is your brain on drugs" ads of the 1980s and 1990s — the organization launched its new name and announced Gilbert's role Thursday. Read more.
"Melissa Gilbert has ditched her 'Little House' sun bonnet for a virtual megaphone, joining newly re-branded The Partnership at Drugfree.org as celebrity spokeswoman.
Formerly The Partnership for a Drug-Free America — and perhaps best known for the "this is your brain on drugs" ads of the 1980s and 1990s — the organization launched its new name and announced Gilbert's role Thursday. Read more.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
CDC: Binge drinking big problem among high school students
Atlanta Journal Constitution (Atlanta, GA) October 6, 2010
"One in four high school students binge drink, according to a new CDC study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited a behavior risk survey of 16,000 U.S. students ages 14-18. Binge drinking was defined as having five or more drinks in the span of a few hours. 'Binge drinking increases many health risks, including fatal car crashes, contracting a sexually transmitted disease, dating violence and drug overdoses,' CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden said. " Read more.
"One in four high school students binge drink, according to a new CDC study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited a behavior risk survey of 16,000 U.S. students ages 14-18. Binge drinking was defined as having five or more drinks in the span of a few hours. 'Binge drinking increases many health risks, including fatal car crashes, contracting a sexually transmitted disease, dating violence and drug overdoses,' CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden said. " Read more.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Is the 'Bullying Epidemic' a Media Myth?
Newsweek October 1, 2010
"A series of suicides by gay teens have prompted fears of a bullying epidemic, but is any of this new?" Read more.
"A series of suicides by gay teens have prompted fears of a bullying epidemic, but is any of this new?" Read more.
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