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