Special Treatment Program for Teen Alcohol Abuse in Florida
June 7, 2008
The treatment program for teenager alcohol abuse in Florida is markedly different from the general treatment program in the state. Read more
Alcohol Abuse in Adolescents-What Health Effects does Underage Alcohol Addiction Have?
April 30, 2008
Just as in adults, alcohol addiction has several short term and long term health effects in children too. However, in children these health effects can be more clearly felt because of their greater biological vulnerability as compared to adults.
Zero Tolerance Against Alcohol and Drugs Ineffective
March 21, 2008
Zero tolerance policies for alcohol and drug use are common in the United States. Federal laws administer zero tolerance against drinking under the age of 21 and using illegal drugs. However, more local rules and regulations are causing bigger problems. Zero tolerance policies are a recent trend in the nation’s school systems, and they are often ridiculously illogical and unfair. Over-zealous administrators and teachers hand out harsh consequences for actions that they claim fall under their extremely loose definitions of drug and alcohol abuse. Read more