Altoona Mirror: "Pennsylvania high school seniors are increasingly drinking to excess and getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, according to a statewide survey released Wednesday. It also found that about one in five has gone to school drunk or high.
Fifty-four percent of the state’s 12th-graders reported drinking alcohol during the prior month - the highest level recorded in eight surveys since 1989, and 5 percentage points higher than two years ago. " (more)There was a segment on WJAC news this morning related to this story in which a local adult was being interviewed. The adult said she believed that 54% was much too high a number for this area.
Based on my own experiences, being around high school kids all the time, I think 54% is probably too low. In my opinion (not supported by any scientifically collected data), it's probably more like 2/3 or 3/4.
Many high school kids talk openly about their drinking experiences. Locally, it's a much bigger issue than it seems most adults are willing to acknowledge.
I do know that there are even some parents who support or enable underage drinking in their homes.
Youth and Underage Drinking: An Overview
Underage Alcohol Abuse Prevention Facts & Information
or Google "underage alcohol"
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