The number of fatal crashes involving 16- and 17-year old drivers dropped by more than a third between 2004 and 2008, though crashes still remain the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, according to a new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released last week.
Nationally, the number of [...]

Q: I’m concerned about the influence my ex-husband’s behavior might be having on our son who is in middle school. My ex is pretty irresponsible, drinks a little too freely, and has several fairly casual girlfriends. How do I convince my ex to be a better example to our son? And [...]

For those of you unfamiliar with Proposition 26 –
here is some information from the Marin Institute.
That’s why they have joined with Big Oil, Big Energy and Big Tobacco to change our state constitution with Proposition 26. It’s an absolutely terrible initiative that would absolve companies that harm the public health and environment with dangerous products [...]

California passed new legislation that holds adults legally accountable if they permit minors to drink in their homes, the Associated Press reported Aug. 19.
Under the new law, adults will be subject to civil lawsuits in the event of an injury or death resulting from underage drinking if they allowed the drinking to occur. Providing alcohol [...]

The majority of U.S. emergency-room (ER) visits for underage drinking involve males, according to a new report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
HealthDay reported Aug. 11 that researchers in SAMHSA’s public health surveillance system analyzed 2008 data and found that one-third of drug-related ER visits among patients aged 12-20 involved alcohol. [...]

Sacramento, Calif. Adults who provide alcohol to minors at social gatherings could be held liable if the minors are subsequently injured or killed, under a bill passed by the state Legislature.
The Assembly on Monday voted 67-1 to approve the legislation, sending it to the governor’s desk.
AB2486 would add California to the list of states that [...]

Whether you realize it or not, as a parent you set an example for your kids. Before you can address their alcohol or other drug use, you must first examine your own relationship with substances. This is a questionnaire to help you privately assess your use of chemicals. Despite what you or [...]

Hello Kitty—the iconic cartoon image gracing thousands of children’s toys and clothing throughout the globe—is now promoting alcoholic beverages. Wine with names like “Hello Kitty Angel” (white) and “Hello Kitty Devil” (red) will be available for purchase in May.
The Rosé label features Hello Kitty in a little black dress, winking and holding a glass of [...]

Misuse of prescription drugs is a growing problem on college campuses, where the drugs are used recreationally as well as to aid in studying, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported February 15, 2010.
College prevention programs used to dealing with alcohol and illicit drugs are devoting more attention to drugs like Ritalin and Adderral, but with limited [...]

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