Underage Drinking

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

 

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Back-to-School Season Most Dangerous Time for Binge Drinking

While the first few weeks of the school year can be some of the most exciting for college...

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Powdered Alcohol Raising Concerns About Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving

Powdered alcohol may be widely available for sale soon, and that is raising concerns about what this new form...

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Poll: Should Minnesota Lower the Legal Drinking Age?

In 1984 President Reagan signed the Uniform Drinking Age Act, requiring all states to raise the legal drinking...

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Defense Lawyer Offers Scholarship for Underage Drunk Driving

In an effort to help teens recognize the dangers of drunk driving, Colorado Springs defense attorney Christian Schwaner...

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Cheers or Jeers for Uber’s Surge Pricing During High DUI Holidays

In July, reporters with the Washington Post found a correlation between the introduction of ridesharing apps, such as...

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Schools Add New Homecoming Tradition: Mandatory Alcohol Testing

Flowers? Check. Dress and tux? Check. Dinner reservations? Check. Breathalyzer? Check. Homecoming is a highlight for many high...

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Beer May Be Coming to a College Football Game Near You

Colleges may have a reputation for being awash in alcohol, but traditionally college football stadiums have been a...

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A Possible Crystal Ball for Predicting Which Teens Will Binge Drink

Researchers in Europe may have started to unlock the mystery of why some teens binge drink and others...

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The Cost of a Beer During a Campus Visit? $2 and Your College Admission

You’ve worked hard for four years. You’ve taken your SATs and ACTs, gotten letters of recommendation, filled out...

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Drinking Game #NekNominate Goes Viral on Social Media

From reading updates from friends and family to watching cute cat videos, Americans spend on average over 3...