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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 9, 2010

Fairfax County Officials Urge Parents to Help Prevent Underage and Binge Drinking Among New Graduates

As Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) seniors prepare to graduate this month, their parents and guardians are being asked by key county leaders to talk with their sons and daughters about the significant health and legal risks associated with underage and binge drinking. National research shows that 70 percent of college students say they are still influenced by a parent’s guidance regarding alcohol and drug use.

“Because college freshmen are away from home and your guidance, many of them mistakenly believe that there are no immediate consequences for drinking alcoholic beverages,” wrote Kathy Smith, School Board Chair, Sharon Bulova, Board of Supervisors Chair, and David M. Rohrer, chief of the Fairfax County Police Department, in a letter mailed to more than 13,000 families.
Last Updated on Friday, 02 July 2010 19:47
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  May 27, 2010

County Parent-Teen Resource Guide on Alcohol and Drug Services Released

A detailed “Parent-Teen Resource Guide on Alcohol and other Drug Services in Fairfax County” has been produced by the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County Public Schools (UPC) and is now available on its web site: www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org.
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June Has Highest Number of Youth  Crashes 

Injury and Fatal Crashes Involving Drivers 15-20 Years of Age (Full PDF)
Includes Crashes Occurring Within Fairfax County from 1/1/2008 to 12/31/2009
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Project Sticker Shock News

Fairfax County Students Participated in “Project Sticker Shock”

As a Stand Against Underage Drinking and Related Problems Fairfax County students will spend part of their Saturday reminding adults that it is illegal to purchase and provide alcohol to anyone under 21. Youth participating in Project Sticker Shock, an educational program of the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), will visit participating stores and place stop sign reminder stickers on beer cases, wine coolers and other alcohol products that might appeal to young drinkers. By participating in this project, youth throughout the state are taking a proactive stand against underage drinking and its related problems. Project Sticker Shock
 

Newsflash

STUDENTS WITH PARENTS WHO SET AND ENFORCE CLEAR RULES LESS LIKELY TO REPORT ILLICIT DRUG USE Youths whose parents set clear rules for them are less likely to report using illicit drugs, according to data from the 2008-09 PRIDE Survey. Middle and high school students (grades 6-12) whose parents set clear rules for them “a lot” or “often” were less likely to report using illicit drugs in the past year (12% and 21%, respectively) than students whose parents never set clear rules (49%) (for more information see CESAR FAX, Volume 17, Issue 31, http://www.cesar.umd.edu/ ). SOURCE: Adapted by CESAR from PRIDE, Questionnaire Report for Grades 6 to 12, 2008-09 National Summary – Grades 6 thru 12, 2009. Available online.

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