by Samantha Burns Amid news yesterday that the FDA is set to ban the sale of caffeine-containing alcoholic drinks such as Four Loko and JOOSE amid rising safety concerns, I applaud the quick action to put the lid on these products. “These products are designed, branded, and promoted to encourage binge drinking,’’ according to Gil [...]
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Alcoholic Energy Drinks Can Be A Downer
November 18th, 2010 by Samantha Burns · No Comments · Parent Talk, Teen Health Talk, Teen Talk
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With a New Law Comes a New Responsibility: One Teen’s View
June 9th, 2009 by Teen Contributor · No Comments · Teen Talk
By Kendall Stewart A few months ago a ground-breaking law was passed in Massachusetts decriminalizing the use of marijuana. Since the law was passed, if a person over the age of 18 is apprehended by the police their only punishment is a $100 fine. If the person is under 18, they receive the same fine [...]
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