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Grand
jury: Scotts Valley schools should step up alcohol response Jun. 26,
2009
The Santa Cruz County grand jury has recommended the Scotts
Valley Unified School District ramp up its response to student alcohol use by
working more closely with community agencies and parents to reduce underage
drinking... To read
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Debate for the Ages: John McCardell, founder of the Amethyst Initiative, is at the center of the drinking-age storm
John McCardell has sparked a national debate over the drinking age.
He believes lowering the current age would limit the college
binge-drinking culture. His idea has passionate supporters and
opponents.
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Possible
Alcohol Tax Increase By 10 Cents In California Jun. 26,
2009
Raising the state alcohol tax will ease California's budget
deficit and reduce drinking problems among young people, community leaders said
at a news conference Friday.
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| Research: |
Study Links One In 25 Deaths To Alcohol Jun. 29,
2009
According to researchers at Canada's Center for Addiction
and Mental Health, one in 25 deaths are directly attributable to alcohol
consumption.
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