We've discussed here the multitude of dangers for young people exposed to large amounts of alcohol when they go off to college. Consuming a lot of alcohol in a short span of time is known as binge drinking and can be dangerous and potentially fatal because the body...
When can authorities search students’ dorm rooms?
If you've got a son or daughter heading off to college within a few weeks, it's essential that you (and they) know that their rights to privacy in a dorm room aren't what they are in a private home.Dorms and other campus housing are university property. However, that...
Study indicates link between heavy teen drinking and osteoporosis
Most parents know and try to convey to their children that drinking alcohol at a young age can lead to all sorts of bad things. The first consequences that come to mind are often car crashes, drunk driving arrests, alcohol poisoning and assault. However, drinking at a...
What leads college freshmen to drink?
Parents of kids starting college in the fall no doubt have some concerns about their exposure to alcohol. Even though drinking is against the law for anyone under 21, parents know from their own college days that alcohol is still readily available.Whether they're...
Frat parties + underage drinking = possible criminal consequences
While attending parties at fraternity and sorority houses are often considered part of the college experience, there is also an expectation among many that drinking alcohol will also be a part of this experience. While this may be the norm at many parties, it's...
Parents can prevent underage drinking this Fourth of July
Many Americans can't imagine celebrating the Fourth of July without alcohol. Beer, wine and stronger stuff are staples of most holiday cookouts and parties. Unfortunately, this means easy access to alcohol for teens and even younger kids.Maybe they're at a home where...
What are colleges doing to prevent underage drinking?
If you're sending your child off to college in the fall, whether here in Maryland or across the country, you're likely nervous about the kinds of things he or she will be exposed to, e.g., copious amounts of alcohol. You may find some assurance in the knowledge that...
DUI influences everything in your life, including your fraternity
The Greek system in colleges provides social and professional benefits to students while creating a strong, diverse community amongst members. But this environment often appeals to students looking to explore their newfound independence through alcohol and...
Schools using random breath tests at events to prevent drinking
Kids have been sneaking alcohol into high school sporting events, dances, graduations and other functions since our grandparents' time -- and probably before that. While many high schools require kids who are suspected of being under the influence to submit to...
Students can face penalties for underage drinking at college
When Maryland parents send their kids off to college, one of their biggest fears is often the easy access their sons and daughters may have to alcohol. Even though they're too young to legally drink, most of us know from our own college days that alcohol is often...