admin February 25th, 2009
Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would create harsher punishments for underage drinkers. Currently, Maryland’s law states that it’s illegal for teens to possess alcohol; however, if a teen has already consumed alcohol and doesn’t have a container, police can’t arrest that person.
Danielle Roeber with the National Transportation Safety Board says this weak law needs to be changed. She recommends adding a provision to the current law that results in the suspension of a teen’s driver license if he or she is caught driving while intoxicated.
Another bill currently under consideration asks that any adults who buys alcohol for a minor will be charged with a criminal offense.
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admin February 6th, 2009
A recent study showed that teens that are exposed to advertisements for alcohol and to television and movies with alcohol product placement are more likely to participate in underage drinking. The study, which surveyed more than 13,000 people, also concluded that teens who watch several hours of television, playing games, and watching music videos have a higher tendency to consume alcohol.
The authors of the study suggest that several changes need to take place to combat underage drinking. These include limiting availability of alcohol in homes, increasing the price of alcohol, and encouraging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of alcohol.
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admin February 25th, 2008
February 25, 2008
As the problem of underage drinking and driving becomes more prevalent by the day, a group of people in Pueblo, Colorado, has come together to spread awareness and education about the important topic. The group, the Pueblo Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, began four years ago after a tragic auto accident resulted in the deaths of three area teens and severely injured another teen.
The group, which includes school leaders, law enforcement officials, and youth counselors, go to Colorado Springs high schools and Pueblo high schools to talk about the dangers of underage drinking and driving. According to KOAA TV, there are 5,000 deaths every year that are attributed to underage drinking.
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