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Beer Toppling Vodka’s Reign (Washington Post, 10/14/02) From: Miles Townes Date: 10/14/2002 Time: 1:28:13 PM Remote Name: 151.200.244.45 Comments http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A21952-2002Oct13.html Beer Toppling Vodka’s Reign New, Better Brews Catch On in Russia, Especially Among Younger People Russian youths toast during Moscow’s second beer festival in the capital’s Luzhniki stadium. Beer is becoming more and more popular…

Distance learning is an alternative training method to the traditional on-site training. It allows for flexible scheduling, reduces travel costs and offers the ability to learn at your own pace in an online environment. In December 2010 the Underage Drinking Enforcement Center (UDETC) began offering distance learning opportunities featuring courses that present best practices and…

California Underage Drinking Public Service Announcements (PSAs) CABC15.MP3 CA ABC 30 second PSAThe California Alcoholic Beverage Control (CA ABC) launched a public information campaign in June 2010 that targets teens throughout California. The 15 and 30 second Public Service Announcements (PSAs) highlight the consequences minors face when attempting to illegally buy alcohol. The message is…

Research – Brain Research   Adolescent Alcohol Dependence May Damage Brain Function http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/feb2000/niaaa-14.htm A study in the February 2000 Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research (Volume 24, Number 2) presents the first concrete evidence that protracted, heavy alcohol use can impair brain function in adolescents. It is unclear at present whether the damage is reversible. Alcohol…

What is NA? Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a support group for those struggling with drug addiction, available in cities across the US. It operates as a free program with regular group meetings held in Rhode Island, USA, with detailed information and insights available through na meetings rhode-island reviews, providing a nonprofit fellowship where members share…

Frequently Asked Questions – Law Enforcement   Are UDETC trainings P.O.S.T. approved? The Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center (UDETC) provides certificates of attendance at all trainings. These certificates may be used by attendees to seek P.O.S.T credit from various entities. If you need to get prior approval for P.O.S.T certification, please contact the UDETC. We…