Few things in this life are as tragic as the death of a child. When someone younger than elderly dies, it strikes a chord of sadness. But nothing is as sad as a child’s death. Yet, hundreds of children die every year in North Carolina to a problem not everyone readily recognizes. Last year North…
Did you know that there are more than 2,500 public schools in North Carolina? These schools are staffed by over 122,000 teachers, including teacher assistants. Over 1.4 million students attend public school. Tobacco, alcohol, and drug related behaviors have become prevalent enough in public schools to amass specific percentages. According to the U.S. Department of…
What’s the harm in underage drinking? Some countries let their youth consume alcohol long before the age of 21. Some parents don’t see a problem with letting their middle or high schooler experiment with alcohol under supervision at home. So what’s all this talk about an underage drinking problem in North Carolina? Agencies, organizations, and…
It’s no secret, North Carolina is one of many states battling an underage drinking problem. Earlier this year, we covered the facts about underage drinking on college campuses. And they were surprising to many. A party stigma is permeating college culture. Students see alcohol and drinking as a necessary rite of passage. What’s North Carolina…