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If you’re a parent or caregiver, this is a night you’ll want to be aware of. Blackout Wednesday. Thanksgiving Eve. Drinksgiving. Blackout Eve. These are terms for the night before Thanksgiving. They might sound like a joke, but they’re not at all. Here’s the lowdown about what it is, why it’s dangerous, what teens are… Read more »
Do you know who loves Halloween as much as kids do? Teenagers. Even without trick-or-treating, Halloween has turned into one of the most popular social scenes for teens. But here’s where the scary part comes in: it’s also one of the riskiest nights of the year for teens when it comes to alcohol and drugs…. Read more »
Getting Alcohol is Easy for Many Teens. 84.3% of teens who drink say getting their hands on free alcohol is almost as easy as getting their hands on a pizza. Many teens access alcohol from their families, friends, or at other people’s homes, which makes underage drinking alarmingly easy. This accessibility poses significant risks, as… Read more »
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