Too Smart To Start. In the News http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/ News Items. en-us tsts@macrointernational.com tsts@macrointernational.com 60 [WI] Is Drinking Alcohol at Kids' Events Acceptable? http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2019 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Whether or not alcoholic beverages and children's events are an acceptable mix is a controversial topic. [CT] Program at Torrington High School Stresses the Dangers Associated With Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2020 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT In hopes of making high school students aware of the dangers of underage drinking, members of the Mayor’s Committee on Youth delivered a presentation Tuesday morning. [VA] Patrick Henry junior wins contest that targets underage drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2017 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT Schyler Neale, a junior at Patrick Henry High School, has been named the FOX Richmond 2011-2012 Lights, Camera, Take Action-Stop Underage Drinking NOW winner. [CT] Survey Tracks Drug, Alcohol Abuse Among Madison Students http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2018 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT A survey recently given to local seventh through 12th-graders showed an overall decrease in alcohol, tobacco and marijuana use, but it also resulted in some shocking statistics that the Madison Alcohol and Drug Education Coalition hopes to address. [CA] Proposed Law Aims To Crack Down On Davis Underage Drinkers http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2016 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT A proposed law targeting underage drinkers in Davis, CA, could be the strongest in the state. [OH] Local Coalition Receives Funding to Reduce Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2015 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Drug Free Action Alliance awarded $2,000 to the Champaign County Drug Free Youth Coalition for its "Parents Who Host, Lose the Most: Don't be a Party to Teenage Drinking" campaign. The county is one of 22 communities in Ohio to receive the grant. [NM] Alcohol Awareness: Teens Spread Message They Hope Will Stick http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2011 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT "Providing alcohol to minors is illegal." That message, stamped on neon green and orange stickers, was affixed to more than 250 beer cartons in the liquor department at Santa Fe's Walmart Supercenter. [AL] $100K Grant to Curb Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2012 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Alabama chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is receiving a grant to continue a program that will help prevent underage drinking. [HI] Underage Drinking Prevention Town Hall Meeting http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2013 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns (DHHC) will hold a Town Hall Meeting for Underage Drinking Prevention at the Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) meeting rooms. [PA] Early Intervention May Curb Dangerous College Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2014 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT The first few weeks of college are a critical time in shaping students' drinking habits. Now Penn State researchers have a tailored approach that may help prevent students from becoming heavy drinkers. [IA] Iowa Youths Press for Stiffer Alcohol Laws http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2010 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Young people from across Iowa crowded into the Capitol on Monday to meet their lawmakers and push for stiffer laws on underage drinking. [MN] Students Head Up Underage Drinking Ban http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2003 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Youth alcohol consumption in Hubbard County is coming to the forefront, with students leading the charge to bring it to a halt. [MI] Hartland Coalition Meets to Discuss Drug and Alcohol Use in Livingston County http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2006 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT A meeting for the Hartland Coalition took place Thursday night at the Hartland Educational Support Service Center where approximately 35 people met and listened to a presentation regarding drug and alcohol use in Livingston County. [NM] Myths and Facts Help Teens Understand Underage Alcohol Abuse http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2009 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Throughout the day, teens come across many venues that promote alcohol. There are television shows that make it fun, movies that make it sophisticated and music that endorses it, but at the end of the day, every teen should know the real facts about underage alcohol use. [MA] South Shore Towns Join Forces to Fight Underage Substance Use http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2007 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Five local towns have banded together in hopes of preventing lost potential. [CA] APD to Use Grant for Underage Drinking Enforcement http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2008 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Arcata Police Department has received a $3,500 state grant that will allow it to conduct more minor decoy and shoulder-tap operations to curtail underage drinking. [UT] Underage Drinking Prevention to be Highlighted at Tonight's USU Men's Basketball Game http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2004 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT As part of Parents Empowered Month, the Bear River Health Department is partnering with Utah State University basketball to spread the word about preventing underage drinking at the Jan. 28 men's basketball game against San Jose State. [AZ] Prescott Valley Police Receive Grants to Combat DUI, Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2005 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Prescott Valley Police Department recently received a $15,000 grant from the Department of Justice to help pay for overtime and benefits of employees working on underage drinking enforcement activities. [CA] Galt Hopes to Cut Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2000 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Twenty-four percent of Galt fifth-graders have had one or two sips of an alcoholic drink, and 1 percent have consumed an entire one. [WI] Marathon County Targets Underage Drinking Parties http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2001 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Marathon County will likely follow the lead of two Wausau area municipalities in passing a measure that will target anyone who hosts an underage drinking party. [AZ] State Initiative Proposes New Alcohol Tax http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=1999 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT Arizona voters may have the chance in November to pass a recently proposed state alcohol tax whose revenue would fight underage drinking. [MD] Coalition Calls Alcohol Tax a Success http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=2002 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT A coalition that pushed an alcohol tax increase last year is calling the tax a success and turning its efforts toward assuring that the new revenue is spent the way it was intended.