Underage Drinking

Blog articles on Sobering Up that address the underage drinking and drunk driving problems facing communities and courts across the United States.

 

65422 views

Infographic: How Much Do College Students Drink?

As college students around the country settle in for the spring semester, a new infographic from 12Keys provides...

8163 views

"Too Rich" Defense? Teen Blames “Affluenza” for Drunk Driving

Last week a Texas judge handed down what many see as a light sentence to a teen who...

9872 views

Blackout Wednesday lives up to its name: Binge drinking and drunk driving spike on Thanksgiving Eve

Looking forward to scoring mega deals on Black Friday? You have to make it through Blackout Wednesday first....

8129 views

MA High School Sets Drunk Driving Message Back 30 Years

If you aren’t outraged now, you may be by the end of this post. In early October, Massachusetts...

14692 views

5 Tips to Prevent Underage Drinking During Homecoming

Homecoming is an annual rite of passage for high school students, and one that often involves alcohol. Underage...

6546 views

Amnesty for Minors in Possession: Good Idea, or Get out of Jail Free Card?

On May 11th, a 20-year-old Arizona State University student was left unconscious in a wheelchair at a local...

4330 views

Alcohol Awareness Month: Can You Go Alcohol-Free This Weekend?

Every April since 1987, the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence has sponsored Alcohol Awareness Month in...

15209 views

Does Four Loko Promote Binge Drinking? FTC Orders Maker to Clean Up Alcohol Content Labeling

Phusion Projects, LLC, the makers of the malt beverage drink Four Loko, has been ordered by the FTC...

8802 views

Will Social Host Laws Help Quell Underage Drinking?

With a few situational exceptions, all states in the U.S. prohibit the furnishing of alcohol to minors.  Young...

5494 views

$3 Million in Underage Drinking Grants From SAMHSA Now Available

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is accepting applications for a total of $3 million...