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» Recommendations for NIAAA
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/27/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

One of the Task Force's most important tasks is to recommend activities and research that NIAAA could sponsor to support colleges and universities in their efforts to change the culture of drinking on campus.

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» Recommendations for the Research Community
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/27/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

As the Task Force explored the role of the research community in supporting college drinking prevention programs, the need for both new and expanded research-oriented activities became clear.

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» The Need for Student Participation in Prevention Policymaking and Programs
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/27/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

Both college presidents and student members of the Task Force reiterated the importance of involving students in rethinking a school's approach to high-risk student drinking.

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» Recommendations for Addressing Excessive College Drinking
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/27/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

To provide practical assistance to colleges and universities, the Task Force on College Drinking developed a series of recommendations on integrating research-based principles...

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» Integrating Research Into College Alcohol Program Planning
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/27/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

Integrating research into college alcohol program planning requires the active participation of college and university presidents...

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» The Challenge for Colleges and Communities
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/27/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

The consequences of excessive student drinking have historically placed college presidents and administrators in untenable positions.

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» Factors Affecting Student Drinking
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/26/2007 | Alcoholism | Rating:

The proportion of college students who drink varies depending on where they live.

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» Alcohol and Adolescent Brain Development
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/26/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

Adolescence is a time of transition, physically, socially, and emotionally.

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» The Answer: Change the Culture. The Question: How?
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/26/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

When a student dies from intoxication or another alcohol-related incident makes headlines, college drinking captures the public's attention, for a while.

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» Comment from the Institute on Alcoholism
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/25/2007 | Alcoholism | Rating:

Every year as spring break approaches or when another promising young student dies in an alcohol-related tragedy, college drinking becomes a national issue.

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» Could Your Child Develop a Drinking Problem?
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/22/2007 | Kids Teens | Unrated

We need to pay attention to the possibility of youthful alcohol abuse.

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» Taking Action: Prevention Strategies for Parents
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/22/2007 | Kids Teens | Unrated

While parent–child conversations about not drinking are essential, talking isn’t enough—you also need to take concrete action to help your child resist alcohol.

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» Talking With Your Teen About Alcohol
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/22/2007 | Kids Teens | Unrated

For many parents, bringing up the subject of alcohol is no easy matter.

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» The Bottom Line: A Strong Parent-Child Relationship
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/22/2007 | Kids Teens | Unrated

You may wonder why a guide for preventing teen alcohol use is putting so much emphasis on parents’ need to understand and support their children.

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» Your Young Teen's World
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/21/2007 | Kids Teens | Unrated

Early adolescence is a time of immense and often confusing changes for your son or daughter, which makes it a challenging time for both your youngster and you.

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» Talk to Your Child About Alcohol - Introduction
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/21/2007 | Kids Teens | Unrated

With so many drugs available to young people these days, you may wonder, “Why develop a booklet about helping kids avoid alcohol?”

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» How to Cut Down on Your Drinking
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/21/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

If you are drinking too much, you can improve your life and health by cutting down.

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» Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/21/2007 | Alcoholism | Rating:

You’ve probably seen warning labels on medicines you’ve taken. The danger is real.

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» Alcohol Use and Abuse
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/21/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem.

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» A Family History of Alcoholism - Are You at Risk
By Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism | Published 07/21/2007 | Alcoholism | Unrated

If you are among the millions of people in this country who have a parent, grandparent, or other close relative with alcoholism, you may have wondered what your family's history of alcoholism means for you.

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