New law reduces penalties for minors caught consuming alcohol

KTUU covers the new rule signed into law by Gov. Bill Walker that reduces the punishment for minors caught consuming alcohol. Minors will no longer be charged with a misdemeanor for underage consumption which means to violation will not go on their permanent record. Read the full story on KTUU here.    SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE …

How parents can help their underage kids resist alcohol

NPR reports on two recent studies that provide guidance for parents and the important roles they can play in preventing excessive alcohol use. Read the full story on NPR here.  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! [subscribe2 id=”17401″ size=”20″]

“Drunkorexia” latest form of alcohol abuse on college campuses

South Carolina’s “The State” reports on the latest trend in alcohol overconsumption to be aware of. “Drunkorexia” is when excessive drinking is preceded by fasting or vigorous exercise and seems to be spreading on college campuses across the nation. Read the full story on The State here. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER FOR MORE NEWS LIKE THIS, STRAIGHT IN YOUR INBOX! …

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