April is Alcohol Awareness Month:
Focusing on the Dangers of Underage Drinking
Focusing on the Dangers of Underage Drinking
Did you know?
Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among youth. There are approximately 10.7 million underage drinkers in the United States.
Alcohol is the number one drug of choice among youth. There are approximately 10.7 million underage drinkers in the United States.
Ohio's Opiate Epidemic Takes Center Stage
Gov. John Kasich announced an additional $36 million in federal and local funds to be used toward combating prescription drug abuse in Ohio last week at an opiate abuse summit, co-sponsored by the Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities (OACBHA) and the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS).
Kasich said these funds will cover treatment and rehabilitation for those addicted to prescription drugs. He also announced the creation of Opiate Task Forces in 23 Ohio counties. Kasich also expressed how funds will cover treatment and rehabilitation for those addicted to these drugs.
Kasich said these funds will cover treatment and rehabilitation for those addicted to prescription drugs. He also announced the creation of Opiate Task Forces in 23 Ohio counties. Kasich also expressed how funds will cover treatment and rehabilitation for those addicted to these drugs.
Did you know?
Of the 8th graders that drink, 77% report consuming Alcopops, compared to only 30% of drinkers aged 25 to 30.
Alcopops are classified as beer in Ohio, even though they are an alcohol product that contains distilled spirits. Beer is taxed at 18¢ per gallon, while mixed beverage taxes are $1.20 per gallon – a six times higher rate. This misclassification contributes to the underage drinking problem in Ohio, as research shows that higher prices reduce underage drinking.
Drug-Free Action Alliance Policy Statement on Alcopops: Alcopops have been classified by the state as beer for tax and regulatory purposes. Drug-Free Action Alliance urges the State of Ohio to classify Alcopops as mixed beverages, thereby helping to prevent underage drinking in Ohio.
Alcopops are classified as beer in Ohio, even though they are an alcohol product that contains distilled spirits. Beer is taxed at 18¢ per gallon, while mixed beverage taxes are $1.20 per gallon – a six times higher rate. This misclassification contributes to the underage drinking problem in Ohio, as research shows that higher prices reduce underage drinking.
Drug-Free Action Alliance Policy Statement on Alcopops: Alcopops have been classified by the state as beer for tax and regulatory purposes. Drug-Free Action Alliance urges the State of Ohio to classify Alcopops as mixed beverages, thereby helping to prevent underage drinking in Ohio.
Click here for the Drug-Free Action Alliance position paper in full.
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As prom and graduation seasons near, many parents will be making decisions about whether or not to allow underage drinking as part of the festivities. Drug-Free Action Alliance makes it simple for you to put critical, timely and potentially lifesaving information into the hands of parents, through Parents Who Host, Lose The Most: Don’t be a party to teenage drinking.
POWERTALK 21 set for April 21
Did you know?
On average, 546 emergency department visits a day involve underage drinkers.
Coinciding with Alcohol Awareness Month, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) encourages parents to take part in PowerTalk 21 on April 21.
On average, 546 emergency department visits a day involve underage drinkers.
Coinciding with Alcohol Awareness Month, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) encourages parents to take part in PowerTalk 21 on April 21.
The Great Debate: Should Parents Serve Their Teens Alcohol?
The question of whether (or not) parents should allow their teens to drink has long been a topic of debate. And recently, it has become a hot topic in the media as well; one that is stirring conversation and emotion.
The Wall Street Journal addressed the topic in their March 8th article: Dad, I Prefer the Shiraz: Do Parents Who Serve Teens Beer and Wine at Home Raise Responsible Drinkers?
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/3041445/ns/today-parenting
NBC’s Today Show also examined the question in the following recent news package: Should Parents Let Their Teens Drink Alcohol at Home? (Scroll down under ‘Parenting’ to find the correct video).
Drug-Free Action Alliance strongly believes that youth under the age of 21 should not consume alcohol, under any circumstance.
To view the many reasons for this position, check out Drug-Free Action Alliance's Keep The Minimum Drinking Age 21 position paper.
Click here for additional Keep the Minimum Legal Drinking Age 21 resources as well.
Drug-Free Action Alliance Coalition Spotlight
Featuring:
"B.R.I.D.G.E.S. OF HOPE"
Drug-Free Community (DFC) of East Cleveland, Ohio
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. of Hope Coalition serves youth, adults and seniors of East Cleveland (OH) and is located within Cuyahoga County; which in 2008, was rated the most poverty-stricken city of its size in the United States, with 28% of families living below the federal poverty level.
News of "Substance"
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Four Loko and Joose Get Mini-Makeovers for Major Comebacks
Just when we thought these dangerous, alcohol-infused energy drinks were gone for good, they're back - and more convenient than ever. While caffeine and other stimulants have been removed from these products (as mandated by the FDA in Dec. 2010), the high alcohol content of 12% still exists.
Pabst Joins the Alcopops Market
With their New Product: Colt 45, Blast.
With their New Product: Colt 45, Blast.
Pabst is introducing Colt 45 Blast; 12% alcohol, fruit-infused, colorfully-packaged, malt beverage.
Sure to grab attention among youth, popular rapper Snoop Dogg will be the face and voice promoting this new product debuting this month, sold in six-packs of seven-ounce bottles or single 23.5 ounce cans and are expected to cost around seven dollars.
Sure to grab attention among youth, popular rapper Snoop Dogg will be the face and voice promoting this new product debuting this month, sold in six-packs of seven-ounce bottles or single 23.5 ounce cans and are expected to cost around seven dollars.
Events/Trainings
Free Training Opportunity
Prescription Drug Abuse Training by the
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
Rx ABUSE IN OHIO - THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM
Featured Speakers:
Commander John Burke, Warren County Drug Task Force
and John Green, Legal Instructor OPOTA
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Date and Location Details Below:
Free Training Opportunity
Prescription Drug Abuse Training by the
Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
Rx ABUSE IN OHIO - THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM
Featured Speakers:
Commander John Burke, Warren County Drug Task Force
and John Green, Legal Instructor OPOTA
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Date and Location Details Below:
May 2, Owens CC, LE 145/147, 30335 Oregon Road, Perrysburg
OPOTA Course # 53-557-11-01
May 9, Columbus Police Academy, 1000 N. Hague, Columbus
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-01
May 24, Sinclair CC, Classroom TBD, Dayton
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-02
June 13, Scioto County Technical Career Center, 951 Vern
Riffe Drive, Lucasville
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-04
June 27, Ohio U - Chillicothe, Bennett Hall Auditorium,
579 West 5th Street, Chillicothe
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-05
July 18, Hocking College, John Light Building, Room 195,
Nelsonville
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-06
July 26, Cincinnati Police Academy, 800 Evans, Cincinnati
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-03
August 1, OPOTA Richfield, 4055 Highlander Parkway, Richfield
OPOTA Course # 53-557-11-02
Certificates will be distributed to those who pre-register.
Click Here for the registration form and instructions for this training and other OPOTA courses.
OPOTA Course # 53-557-11-01
May 9, Columbus Police Academy, 1000 N. Hague, Columbus
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-01
May 24, Sinclair CC, Classroom TBD, Dayton
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-02
June 13, Scioto County Technical Career Center, 951 Vern
Riffe Drive, Lucasville
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-04
June 27, Ohio U - Chillicothe, Bennett Hall Auditorium,
579 West 5th Street, Chillicothe
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-05
July 18, Hocking College, John Light Building, Room 195,
Nelsonville
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-06
July 26, Cincinnati Police Academy, 800 Evans, Cincinnati
OPOTA Course # 03-557-11-03
August 1, OPOTA Richfield, 4055 Highlander Parkway, Richfield
OPOTA Course # 53-557-11-02
Certificates will be distributed to those who pre-register.
Click Here for the registration form and instructions for this training and other OPOTA courses.
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