For Maryland teens entering their junior and senior years in high school, this marks the year when they'll learn to drive. As exciting as that is for them, the thought brings no small amount of angst to many parents. In the past two years, at least 13 Washington, D.C....
Underage Drinking
Report: Binge drinking decreasing but still a problem
It may seem like kids and young adults are engaging in binge drinking more than ever, based on the increasing media attention given to the problem and some high-profile deaths. Most everyone has heard about the Penn State student who died after a night of binge...
How underage drinking is punished in Maryland
In Maryland, alcohol restrictions are placed on the licenses of those under 21 years of age. If you're subject to the "Under 21 Alcohol Restriction," then it's illegal for you to consume, purchase or possess alcoholic beverages.Your first violation of this restriction...
Biking under the influence is illegal in Maryland
Many Marylanders of all ages take to their bicycles during the summer, either for exercise, sightseeing or simply to get around town. Most people don't consider their bikes to be vehicles, so they don't think there's anything wrong with having a few drinks before...
Controversy surrounding Greek Life in college
While there are certainly many positives to Greek Life– including learning leadership building skills, having a sense of community in college and being introduced to different service opportunities – the negatives have recently been the main focus for many...
The average age of a first drink is 14
The legal drinking age is 21, but one study found that the average age at which people drank for the first time was just 14. That's just two-thirds of the way to the legal age, and it shows why underage drinking is such a common reason for arrest. It's not just a lot...
Underage drinking can lead to a host of issues
Underage drinking is something that many people do because they want to seem like they are cool. Peer pressure is something that can be hard to resist. You have to realize that if you are drinking when you aren't old enough that you can face legal issues. You can face...
Parenting college students: How common are drugs and alcohol?
Over the next several months, thousands of parents in Maryland will be preparing to send their children off to college for the very first time. This is no doubt an exciting time, as teens continue their journey into adulthood, only now with less -- and in some cases...
Maryland ranked among safest for teen drivers
One of the most stressful times in parents' lives is when their teens begin driving on their own. With most kids now out of school for the summer, they're even more likely to be on the road. Maryland parents may take some amount of comfort in knowing that a recent...
Parents can prevent underage drinking and driving this summer
As we head into summer, many teens will have more free time. This means trips to the beach, parties and hours where they're unsupervised by parents or other adults. Of course, that means that more teens will be drinking and driving.The consequences of underage...