Teen Alcohol Use

Concerning data is revealed regarding driving under the influence of alcohol. In the last 30 days, prior to the survey, 16.7% reported being in a vehicle driven by someone under the influence of alcohol and 5.4% of the 60% who drove reported they had used alcohol...

Parents and Hosting

An article was published from a guest columnist discussing the option of hosting an underage party where alcohol would be available. The parents noted minors would find a way to drink anyway, thus making alcohol available should be a problem. As long as the parents...

New Colorado Data…

Marijuana has now been legalized for eight years, new data shows that children are paying the consequences.”Most importantly, this is why our organization, Smart Colorado, is beginning a new chapter in our efforts to educate parents, educators, and policymakers....

The Price the Brain Pays

An adolescent, 18 years old, couldn’t resist the pressure of her peers during a college hazing ritual. One thing led to another, and ultimately put her in a situation, she never thought of encountering. Just weeks previous, her parents sent her off to college,...