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…
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…
Supplying a teenager with alcohol is serious. It can lead to unforeseen, sometimes deadly, consequences. Yet, friends, family, and other adults often give alcohol to minors without a second thought. Before supplying a teenager with alcohol, consider these five reasons not to give a teen alcohol. #1: Supplying Alcohol to Someone Under the Age of…