July 22, 2010

HEADLINES

Worried Kington mum called police about teen son Jul. 21, 2010 12:06 am Hereford Times UK

A WORRIED Kington mother rang police in the early hours when her emotionally upset teenage son drove off in her car after drinking heavily, a court was told... Read full story...

Sexual abuse, drinking and drugs at Hamilton County morgue prompt lawsuit Jul. 20, 2010 8:04 pm Cincinnati.com OH

Under the 30-year reign of then-Hamilton County Coroner Frank Cleveland, morgue workers often drank on the job – including Cleveland – and were drunk, high or had intercourse while working, a lawsuit alleged Tuesday... Read full story...

Amish Teen Led Cops on Horse and Buggy Chase, Say Police Jul. 19, 2010 4:57 pm CBS News NY

Levi Detweiler, a 17-year-old Amish youth, allegedly led sheriff's deputies on a mile-long, presumably low-speed chase, after running a stop sign in his horse and buggy and refusing to pull over... Read full story...

Salem gets major money to fight minors' drinking Jul. 21, 2010 The Salem News MA

The city received a $9,600 federal grant to increase enforcement in restaurants, bars and package stores. The funds will be used to pay police overtime to carry out "stings" and other measures... Read full story...

Abbotsford police bust bush parties with Facebook Jul. 20, 2010 3:13 pm CBC News Canada

Police in Abbotsford, B.C. are using Facebook and other social networking website to crack down on youths drinking at bush parties... Read full story...

More adults drinking, but not drinking more Jul. 21, 2010 7:43 pm Chicago Sun-Times IL

A study of trends in Americans' drinking habits found that the percentage of adults who reported drinking increased between 1992 and 2002, but the amount of alcohol consumed didn't change significantly during that time period... Read full story...

Underage drinking is no joke Jul. 21, 2010 12:24 am St. Tammany News LA

Last week the Mandeville Police Department went on a campaign to stop underage drinking in their town. They sent in a 19-year-old person into selected stores that sell liquor. The young person then attempted to buy alcohol. If he was able to buy the liquor, the clerk who sold it to him was written a summons for selling alcohol to a minor... Read full story...

Alcohol Damage More Severe In Children Born To Older, Binge-Drinking Mothers Jul. 21, 2010 4:37 am Gant Daily NM

Fetal alcohol syndrome disorder appears to be more frequent and more severe in children born to older mothers who drank during pregnancy, according to a new study... Read full story...

Partnership for a Drug-Free America Partners With WeeWorld to Connect With Teens Through Measurable Social Media Jul. 21, 2010 5:07 am PR Newswire NY

The Partnership for a Drug-Free America and WeeWorld, recently teamed up to educate teens about substance abuse prevention and the real-life consequences of drug and alcohol use... Read full story...

Sheboygan's Mayor Admits Slip-up in Effort to Quit Drinking Jul. 21, 2010 7:43 pm WBAY WI

Sheboygan's mayor made a candid admission to the Sheboygan Common Council to clear the air about his battle with alcohol... Read full story...

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