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Making alcohol available to more people will not solve nation's problems

A staff editorial from the University of Cincinnati independent student newspaper.

Obama Tells Vets No Lower Drinking Age
Democrat Barack Obama on Monday promised Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans help with their grievances — save one. "I know it drives you nuts. But I'm not going to lower the drinking age," the presidential candidate said.

What Colleges Need to Know: An Update on College Drinking Research
The comprehensive reports released by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA’s) Task Force on College Drinking turned a national spotlight on the problem of harmful drinking among college students.

Drink Specials Attacked After Minn. Deaths
Minnesota lawmakers are considering restrictions on cheap drink specials after the deaths of four college-age people from alcohol-related causes over the last few months, the Associated Press reported Jan. 17.

Heavy Drinking in Youth Tied to Heart Risks Later
People who drink heavily in their youth may have a higher risk of developing a collection of risk factors for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests.

Irresponsible drinking on college campuses has reached epidemic proportions. To make a real difference, students, faculty, law enforcement, parents, and community members must all work together. The UMADD site provides tools for:

Students interested in organizing campus-based, student groups
Existing student groups wanting to conduct successful activities
Law enforcement initiatives that can be conducted on and around campus
Campus and community leaders creating coalitions to work together

The University of Minnesota -- St. Paul, MN

The UMADD group from the University of Minnesota campus recently held an awareness event on campus. See a news story about their event here.