July 13, 2010

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Love thy liquor Jul. 11, 2010 2:06 pm Alive Sydney AUS

The Australian Bureau of Statistics says between 2008-2009, nearly one fifth of males and just over one in 10 females aged between 18-24 had consumed alcohol at high-risk levels at least once a week. A sobering thought... Read full story...

Don't park your party here Jul. 12, 2010 The Aucklander NZ

A quick drink or two before heading out is a money-saving tactic familiar to many of us. But it's a little less acceptable when that "drink" is more like a whole boxful of bottles, and is consumed in a carpark with dozens of other people... Read full story...

15-year-old Fort Smith, Ark., boy dies after binge Jul. 11, 2010 7:24 pm WXVT.com AR

Police say a 15-year-old Fort Smith boy who celebrated his birthday by downing shots of vodka was found dead early the next morning... Read full story...

Alcohol Use Rate Among American Indian or Alaska Native Adults is Well Below the National Average Jul. 11, 2010 8:06 am Native American Times OK

A new national study reveals that the rate of past month alcohol use (i.e., at least one drink in the past 30 days) among American Indian or Alaska Native adults is significantly lower than the national average for adults (43.9 percent versus 55.2 percent)... Read full story...

Parenting style can curb teenage binge drinking Jul. 12, 2010 2:59 am The Christian Institute USA

Children whose parents are both strict and loving are less likely to binge drink, according to research... Read full story...

CDC studies drug and alcohol abuse, sexual activity among teens Jul. 12, 2010 2:13 am Las Vegas Review NV

The Centers for Disease Control has tracked risky behavior in teens nationwide over the past 20 years. The CDC surveys kids about choices that put them at risk of ill health, addiction or death. The questions cover a range of topics -- from eating habits and physical exercise to sexual activity and tobacco, alcohol and drug use... Read full story...

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