Too Smart To Start. In the News http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/ News Items. en-us tsts@macrointernational.com tsts@macrointernational.com 60 [NY] Broome County Cracks Down on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3680 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Broome County officials are working with local businesses to reduce the chances of underage youth gaining access to alcohol. [KY] New Ordinance Cracks Down on Parents Allowing Underage Drinking Parties http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3681 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Shelbyville City Council is working on a strict social host ordinance that would not allow parents to claim ignorance as a defense. [AZ] Sheriff's Office to Patrol County Parks, Lakes for DUI's, Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3682 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Mericopa County Sheriff's Office will be increasing its patrols over the Memorial Day weekend to reduce underage drinking. [CA] Visalia PD Cracks Down on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3674 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Visalia Police Department conducted compliance checks over the weekend. [NV] Police Trying Hard to Prevent Teenage Drinking During End of Year http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3676 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Regional Street Enforcement Team used EUDL funds to crack down on underage drinking last weekend. [NJ] Town Hall Meetings Will Focus on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3677 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Four underage drinking prevention town hall meetings will be held in Warren County during the months of May and June. [MA] Walpole Restaurants, Liquor Stores Pass Underage Drinking Stings http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3678 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On April 26th the Walpole Police Department conducted 40 compliance checks, and 100 percent of businesses passed. [PA] Pittsburg Council Delays Action on Ordinance to Help Curb Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3679 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Pittsburg City Council has delayed considering a social host ordinance. [NJ] Underage Drinking Panel Coming to Hackettstown High School http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3675 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 23rd, a community forum will be held at Hackettstown High School to address underage drinking. [CT] Teen Group Targets Underage Drinking, Risky Behaviors http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3671 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT EDGE week begins May 20th. The week aims to educate peers about the dangers of underage drinking. [NV] Underage Alcohol Compliance Check Yields Highest Compliance Rate in Years http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3672 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT In a compliance check sting, sixty retailers were targeted and only five failed. [CT] SMART to Host Local Prevention Council Meeting http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3673 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 20th, SMART will conduct a forum on preventing substance abuse and underage drinking. [VA] Virginia MADD: Parents be Aware of Drinking Around Prom Season http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3665 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Richmond office of MADD is educating parents about the spike in underage drinking during the prom and graduation season. [OH] Stickers Aim to Curb Underage Drinking in Milford http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3666 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Members of the Partnership for a Drug-Free Milford-Miami Township Coalition engaged in a sticker shock campaign on May 15th and 16th. [IN] Ascension Parish Council Votes to Outlaw Parents Hosting Parties Where Youths Consume Alcohol http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3667 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Ascension Parish Council passed a social host ordinance. [MA] Dedham Residents Concerned About http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3668 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT According to a community survey underage drinking is one of the top concerns for residents in Dedham. [MI] Courageous Persuaders Awards Celebration Recognizes High School Student-Produced Anti-Underage Drinking Commercials http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3669 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Detroit Auto Dealers Association announced the winners of a contest that asked high school students to produce anti-underage drinking commercials. [NY] Students Warned of the Dangers of Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3670 Mon, 20 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Heatly High School students attended a presentation by local officials that warned them about the consequences of underage drinking. [NJ] Madison Includeds 'Good Samaritan' Provision Into Underage Drinking Provision http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3660 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT An ordinance that explicitly prohibits underage drinking on private property has been changed to include a good samaritan provision. [CA] Colton: Police Target Underage Drinking at Parties http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3661 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT During the prom and graduation season, the Colton Police Department will increase its enforcement of the city's social host ordinance. [CA] Underage Drinking: Cities Cracking Down on Grad Parties http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3662 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT San Bernadino County police officers will be cracking down on graduation parties using the new social host law as a way to reduce underage drinking. At OJJDP Experts Address Best Ways to Tackle Issue of Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3663 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 14th, OJJDP hosted a webinar about enforcing underage drinking laws. [MN] House Passes Bill to Provide Underage Drinkers Immunity During Emergencies http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3664 Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Minnesota House passed a good samaritan bill to protect underage drinkers during emergencies. [RI] Providence to Hold Forum on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3658 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 16th the City of Providence and MADD will engage in a town hall meeting about preventing underage drinking. [VA] Parents Urged to Discuss Underage Drinking Before Summer http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3659 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT City officials are encouraging parents to discuss underage drinking with their teens before the summer party season begins. [KY] 'Social Host' Ordinance to Prevent Underage Drinking Revisited http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3650 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT A local prevention organization is asking the Madison Fiscal Court to pass a social host ordinance. [MT] Take A Stand Against Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3651 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Youth Connections and the DUI Task Force are reminding parents and teens about the dangers of underage drinking. [IL] 'Your Actions Matter!' Campaign to Address Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3652 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Rockford Alcohol Free Teens and the City of Rockford Human Services Department will be launching the Your Actions Matter! campaign. [WV] Town Hall Forum on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3653 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 16th, PIECES Coalition of Logan will host a town hall meeting focused on underage drinking prevention. [CT] City of Hartford: Zero Tolerance for Underage Drinking at Concert Venue http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3654 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT City officials encouraged to take a larger part in their children's lives in order to prevent underage and binge drinking at concert venues. [KY] Owensboro Police Department Plans to Use River Valley Grant to Enforce Underage Drinking Laws http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3655 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Owensboro Police Department will be using a EUDL grant to increase checkpoints during the month of May. [ND] Video Makes Case Against Drinking and Driving http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3656 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT A short documentary, "Moments of Impact," will be featured at "Alive at 25" events, and it will be distributed to every school in the state. [OK] Oklahoma ABLE Commission Teams Up With Law Enforcement to Prevent Undergae Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3657 Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The ABLE Commission will host training for local law enforcement as part of the 2 Much 2 Lose Underage Drinking Prevention Campaign. [WI] Wis. Assembly to Vote on Underage Drinking Bill http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3647 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The state assembly will vote on a bill that will allow alcohol retailers to sue customers who buy alcohol illegally. [WI] Wis. Assembly Passes Underage Drinking and Drunken Driving Bills http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3648 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Wisconsin Assembly passed a bill that allows alcohol retailers to sue underage patrons or their parents. [ME] Thirteen Police Departments Join Forces to Fight Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3649 Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Police officers from 13 departments are coming together to form the Cumberland County Underage Drinking Enforcement Task Force. National Prevention Week: Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3643 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT May 12 - 18 is National Prevention Week, which is sponsored by SAMHSA. Monday's focus is underage drinking prevention. New Campaign to Help Parents Talk to Younger Children About Dangers of Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3644 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 13th, SAMHSA launched the "Talk, They Hear You," campaign. It is designed to help parents talk to younger children about the dangers of alcohol. [KS] Underage Drinking Task Force Results http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3645 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT For the month of April, the Topeka Police Department increase patrols to combat underage drinking, resulting in 73 citations being issued. [OR] Greater Portland Police Step-Up Patrols at Prom Season http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3646 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Cumberland County law enforcement officers will be increasing their patrols in an effort to reduce underage drinking. [NJ] Police Chief: We Will 'Vigorously' Enforce Underage Drinking Laws http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3642 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Middletown police chief reminded parents and teens that his officers will vigorously enforce all underage drinking ordinances and laws. [MA] Boston Asian YES Teens Strive to Reduce Underage Drinking in Chinatown http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3639 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT Boston Asian YES members are engaging in sticker shock and shoulder tap campaigns in Chinatown to help reduce underage drinking in that neighborhood. [IL] Meeting Will Address Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3640 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT On May 21st, the mayors of Anna and Jonesboro will host a parent seminar to educate parents about underage drinking in those communities. [LA] Houma Cracks Down on Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3641 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Houma Police Department will increase patrols to crack down on underage drinking now that prom and graduation season is here. [ME] River Valley Health Communities Prom Campaign Will Highlight Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3637 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The River Valley Healthy Communities Coalition will partner with local florists to promote the "Wow, Times Have Changed," campaign to highlight the decrease in underage drinking. [IL] Taking Aim at Enablers http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3638 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT A group of high school students is trying to shift the focus of underage drinking prevention efforts from youth to adults who provide alcohol to minors. [MA] Newton PD Receives Grant to Combat Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3636 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The $10,000 grant will be used to increase enforcement and education efforts. [NJ] MT Police Patrols to Combat Underage Drinking http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3634 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT The Middletown police chief announced that all police officers will be stepping-up their patrols for underage drinkers. [CA] Free Public Education Meeting on Steering Youth Away from Alcohol http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.gov/newsroom/InTheNews.aspx?id=3635 Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 GMT "Protecting Our Teens Brain Power With Social Host Ordinance," was a public forum held to educate the public about the benefits of a social host ordinance.