Monthly Archives: February 2012

The high cost of underage drinking

By Adult Author | February 27, 2012

Hospitalization for underage drinking costs an estimated $755 million in the United States each year, according to a new study by the Mayo Clinic.

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Unwasted Weekend — Take the Challenge

By Youth Author | February 21, 2012

AbovetheInfluence.com offers up a challenge to young people — every few weeks, a theme is offered up, and you are invited to submit videos and photos about the best way to have an Unwasted Weekend. Challenges include jingles, art contests, and more. 

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In two minutes you can make the road safer

By Adult Author | February 10, 2012

MADD — and all concerned community members — need your help! Last week, legislation was introduced by the U.S. House of Representatives to provide financial incentives to states that require all convicted drunk drivers to use an ignition interlock device.  As you know, ignition interlocks are a key component of MADD’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk [...]

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Interview with Katherine and Matthew

By Adult Author | February 2, 2012

In December 2011, Katherine Kasmir and Matthew Goodkin-Gold were interviewed by Richard Senate for his Community Corner program on CAPS-TV Ventura. Many thanks to Richard and CAPS for allowing us to share excerpts from this video! There are three parts, approximately 10 minutes each. Watch the video on the Straight Up YouTube Channel

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