Monthly Archives: November 2010

Providing alcohol to minors: the law

By Adult Author | November 30, 2010

In all 50 states, it is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to drink alcohol. But what exactly is the law about providing alcohol to minors, anyway?

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Alcohol and its effects on the adolescent brain

By Adult Author | November 30, 2010

The red specks highlight where the integrity of the brain’s white matter is significantly less in the teens who binge drink, compared to those who do not. Photo: Susan Tapert/Tim McQueeny Many parents, though familiar with the idea that drinking alcohol can cause brain damage, are not familiar with newer research that points out how [...]

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Forum on Homelessness in Ventura County

By Adult Author | November 9, 2010

Ventura Improv Company and Straight Up Ventura County are pleased to participate in this important event! FORUM ON HOMELESSNESS IN VENTURA COUNTY presented by the League of Women Voters VC and the Social Services Task Force Saturday, November 13, 9 a.m. – Noon Department of Education, Camarillo Open to the public  •  FREE Light refreshments [...]

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Teen abuse of prescription drugs: get the sobering facts

By Adult Author | November 2, 2010

According to research conducted by The Partnership at Drugfree.org (as well as other reputable national studies) as many as one in five teens say they have taken a prescription drug without having a prescription for it. This behavior cuts across geographic, racial, ethnic and socioeconomic boundaries. Read more of this disturbing trend by accessing Drugfree.org’s [...]

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