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Campaign Targets Adults who Buy Alcohol for Minors

Rutland County, New York, has begun a new campaign aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of underage drinking - not just the dangers for those who consume, but also for those who buy.
"Surveys of teens nationally show that the largest source of alcohol for those who do drink is from others, rather than stores directly. Males tend to get beer from their older friends or from people they meet near the store... Females tend to get alcohol from males that are older."
In response to these facts, Rutland County has developed the "Sticker Shock" campaign, which will place notices inside stores, warning of the consequences of buying alcohol for minors. Students and authorities hope these warnings will deter people who might otherwise be tempted to promote underage drinking. Source: Denton Publications (NY)

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