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 In Stratford, Connecticut… A series of undercover enforcement operations has reduced illegal sales to minors from over 70 percent six months ago to less than ten percent last month. The following editorial in the Connecticut Post shows the kind of public recognition and support that enforcement can bring. For more information, contact Lieutenant Joseph LoSchiavo,…

Driving under the influence (DUI) is when a person is driving while intoxicated over the legal limit in the country. Depending on their prior DUI status, a person may be counted as a misdemeanor the first time and a felony if they are repeat offenders. The repercussions can be serious if a drunk person behind…

Adolescent brain ‘sensitive to drugs’ (BBC  11/10/02) From: Miles Townes Date: 11/11/2002 Time: 10:49:01 AM Remote Name: 138.88.91.157 Comments from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2388917.stm The brains of adolescents are far more sensitive to the addictive effects of drugs, experiments on mice suggest. And the researchers, from Jefferson Medical College in the US, believe that the effect may be…

Web site provides facts and information about alcohol and its effects. Users can request B.R.A.D. to send a “21st Birthday Card” promoting safe celebration to an individual turning 21. College Alcohol Study http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/cas/ This Web site provides findings from Harvard School of Public Health’s College Alcohol Study. This national study of over 14,000 college students…

Pre-Conditions for the Growth of Addiction Substance use and addiction remain pervasive in the United States, with nearly 49 million people aged 12 or older meeting criteria for a substance use disorder in a recent year. In 2022, about 107,941 Americans died from drug overdoses, and in 2023 the number remained above 105,000, underscoring the…

Successful Family Skills to Prevent Underage Drinking Thursday, June 21, 2012 – 3:00-4:15 p.m. ET Parents, for children to do well in school, succeed in life, and remain addiction free, you need to be well-trained in bonding, setting boundaries, and monitoring kids’ activities. And kids need to learn skills like accepting “no” nicely, following instructions,…