5 Sobering Facts About Binge Drinking On College Campuses
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5 Sobering Facts About Binge Drinking On College Campuses

Did you know about 90% of the alcohol consumed by youth under the age of 21 in the United States is while binge drinking? The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism defines binge drinking as consuming more than one drink in a short period of time (2 hours) that brings a person’s blood alcohol…

No Exceptions: North Carolina Underage Drinking Laws Stricter Than Some States
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No Exceptions: North Carolina Underage Drinking Laws Stricter Than Some States

North Carolina has a zero tolerance policy for purchasing or consuming alcohol if you are under 21. This is stricter than many other states which may allow small amounts of alcohol if children are at home and/or have their parents’ permission. Here, we’ll lay out why this policy is important and what it means for…

Underage Drinking Statistics: Overview Of Teens And Alcohol Use Across The US
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Underage Drinking Statistics: Overview Of Teens And Alcohol Use Across The US

  The National Institute on Drug Abuse published the results from their recent 2012 survey on teens and drug use, abuse and addiction. The comprehensive report covers the use of both illicit drugs, such as marijuana, cocaine and heroine as well as licit drugs such as alcohol and tobacco. Here is an overview of their…

New National Push From NTSB Could Lower Legal Limit For DWI From .08 To .05
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New National Push From NTSB Could Lower Legal Limit For DWI From .08 To .05

A new intervention and prevention campaign by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) could mean one drink is too many for safe driving limits. The NTSB recently released Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-Impaired Driving, a safety report that outlines the board’s findings from a year-long effort to prevent substance and alcohol impaired driving. According…