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Survey Sheds Light on Prevalence of Teen Drinking

According to a 2007 survey, nearly 60 percent of ninth-grade students in a Southeast Michigan school district drank at least once during the previous year. The results of the survey were presented at a Town Hall meeting hosted by the Livonia Save Our Youth task force.
"[Claudia] Rushlow said parents could take steps to ensure children aren't drinking in their home. When children say they are going to a classmate's home, make the call to the other parent, Rushlow said. 'And when other parents call, welcome the phone calls.'"
Livonia police officers reminded the audience that parents and guardians need to take responsibility, and proactive steps, to keep alcohol out of the hands of teenagers. Source: Livonia (MI) Observer

Labels: drinking, teen_alcoholism

Posted By: Aspen Education Group