University of Iowa supports review of minimum bar entry age in Iowa City University of Iowa News ServicesMarch 3, 2010 The University of Iowa is voicing its support for a renewed effort by the Iowa City Council to raise the minimum bar entry age within city limits from 19 to 21 years of age.
Colleges enlist parents to curb problem drinking The Washington PostMarch 1, 2010 At Virginia Tech, where tailgating and raucous apartment complex parties are time-honored rituals, university officials are turning increasingly to Mom and Dad to curb problem underage drinking.
College students' drinking habits and privacy rights The Washington PostMarch 1, 2010 I was disappointed that the Feb. 24 front-page story "Colleges call in the big guns to combat drinking" did not mention the Amethyst Initiative, the effort started by college presidents and chancellors to have a public dialogue about rethinking the legal drinking age.
Health Services turns to Table Tents for alcohol awareness campaign UNH The New HampshireFebruary 26, 2010 Table tents in the dining halls seem to have always been around to inform diners about student organizations, important deadlines, and upcoming events happening around the UNH campus. But as of late, they have been used to do more than that.
Penn State drinking holiday causes concern Inquirer Staff WriterFebruary 25, 2010 As if being crowned the No. 1 party school in the nation last fall weren't enough, Pennsylvania State University students have created another drinking holiday, one they've coined "State Patty's Day."
More universities reach out to parents about students' alcohol, drug use The Washington PostFebruary 23, 2010 For years, Virginia Tech had a complicated system for deciding when to let parents know about their underage children's alcohol-related transgressions: Visits to the hospital or police station warranted immediate notification. But Mom and Dad didn't have to know about less-serious offenses, such as sneaking a six-pack into the dorm, unless it happened more than once.
Sobering truths AAP NewsFebruary 12, 2010 Alcohol is arguably the leading contributor to death in young people in the United States,” said Ralph W. Hingson, Sc.D., M.P.H., director of the Division of Epidemiology and Prevention Research at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. “Just like pediatricians ask about tobacco use, they should ask about alcohol use.
Alcohol violation notification policies at Va. schools vary Richmond Times DispatchFebruary 11, 2010 Virginia Tech students used to get a break for a minor infraction involving underage drinking. They could be caught with a can of beer in a residence hall, for example, and not worry about their parents finding out.
UF researchers: Alcohol, energy drinks add up to higher intoxication levels, increased driving risk University of Florida NewsFebruary 10, 2010 Energy drinks, favored among young people for the beverages’ caffeine jolt, also play a lead role in several popular alcoholic drinks, such as Red Bull and vodka. But combining alcohol and energy drinks may create a dangerous mix, according to University of Florida research.
NIH Goes Back to College for Peer Review Nature MedicineFebruary 4, 2010 Responding to the need for better expertise to assess multidisciplinary grant applications, the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting a select cohort of researchers to serve as retained reviewers for complex proposals.The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) in Bethesda, Maryland is taking a page from academic journals and recruiting more than 2,000 scientists to serve on its equivalent of an editorial board.
Harm Reduction Therapy: A Practice-Friendly Review of Research Wiley InterScienceFebruary 1, 2010 Harm reduction is an umbrella term for interventions aiming to reduce the problematic effects of behaviors (Marlatt, 1998). Most frequently associated with substance use, harm reduction also applies to any decisions that have negative consequences associated with them. For example, at one end of the spectrum, harm reduction may seek to reduce the risk of HIV transmission by supporting needle exchange programs. Harm reduction techniques may also prioritize less risky drinking habits for underage college students to reduce the risk of alcohol poisoning. Other suggestions may include encouraging safe sex, replacing binge eating with healthier alternatives, providing clean razors for those engaging in cutting/self-harm behaviors, or supporting even 5 minutes of exercise per day.
