NEWS ROOM
Working to Build Stronger Communities
Recognized for Groundwork, College Officials Pledge Further Steps to Curb Campus
Substance Abuse
National Expert Joseph A. Califano, Jr. Details Need for Action
Presidents and other campus leaders from public, private and military institutions
of higher learning across the state came together March 24 to re-affirm their
committment to reducing underage and high-risk drinking and other substance abuse
on Connecticut campuses.
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Don't Break Off the Conversation Before Spring Break Begins
10 Safety Tips for Parents to Share with their College Students
The Governor's Prevention Partnership is offering safety tips for parents to
share with their college-age sons and daughters as they prepare to head west and
south for spring break.
Throughout March, college students will travel to sun-splashed havens hyping
the all-you-can-drink party passes and booze cruises that have become staples
of spring break. For the 2.5 million beach-bound students, alcohol use is the
dominant theme perpetuated by promoters, student travel agencies and social network
sites such as MySpace and Facebook.
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