Panel Addresses College Drinking
Unified Prevention Coalition hosts event at McLean High School. By Alex McVeigh, Connection Newspaper, Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County and the McLean High School PTSA presented "Perils of the College Drinking Culture" Wednesday, Jan. 11. The program featured a panel of speakers who discussed the health and legal consequences of underage and binge drinking, as well as a short film.
McLean, Langley students arrested for drinking
Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 02/15/2012; Washing Post Local News by Emma Brown
Five Fairfax County students were arrested for underage drinking Friday night after a basketball game between crosstown rivals McLean and Langley high schools, according to police spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell. Read more.
Students and Parents Learn About Pressures of Binge-Drinking
McLean High School PTSA hosts a panel discussion on the Perils of the College Drinking Culture, sponsored by the Unified Prevention Coalition. By Lori Baker, Mclean Patch
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Fairfax County students warned about dangers of drinking at college
By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2:39 AM
McLEAN, Va. — College-bound high school students in Fairfax County are getting a warning about the prevalence of binge drinking on campus.
Tips for Talking with Teens
Tis the Season to Talk of Teens, Drinking, Drugs and the Holidays. Becky York of the Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County sent along these reminders of teens, drinking and the holiday. Read complete Mclean Patch article
Unified Prevention Coalition Recognizes FCPS
Thursday, December 01, 2011
The Unified Prevention Coalition of Fairfax County (UPC) has recognized Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) for spearheading the creation of school-community coalitions working for alcohol, drug, and violence prevention and supporting the transition of the umbrella organization into an independent countywide coalition.
UPC Highlighted on Cox Communications
Unified Prevention Coalition Executive Director Diane Eckert and Fairfax County Police Department's Bruce Ferguson discuss with Cox Communications efforts by the county coalition to prevent violence and drug and alcohol abuse by our youth.
"Perils of the College Drinking Culture” Forum Returns in 2012
Combating the 'College Drinking Culture' Local News
- View Press Release and Flier information.
- Parents, Teens Discuss Perils of College Drinking Culture by Susan Larson of Burke Patch,
- Combating the College Drinking Culture by Mary C. Stachyra of Centreville Patch