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Alcohol Outlet Density

Glossary
Alcohol Outlet Density research has shown that neighborhoods where bars, restaurants, liquor and other stores that sell alcohol are close together, suffer more frequent incidences of violence and other alcohol–related problems.

Alcohol, Energy Drinks, and Youth: A Dangerous Mix

Publication
Marin Institute
2007
This study takes an in-depth look at the alcohol industry’s marketing practices promoting the consumption of alcoholic energy drinks.
TAGS: Agencies, Youth, Parents, Alcoholic Energy Drinks, Legislation

Alcoholic Beverage

Glossary
Alcoholic Beverage is a drink containing ethanol (commonly called alcohol). Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines and spirits. Alcohol is a psychoactive drug that has a depressant effect. A high blood alcohol content is usually considered to be legal drunkenness because it reduces attention and slows reaction speed. Alcoholic beverages can be addictive, and the state of addiction to alcohol is known as alcoholism.

Alcoholic Beverage Establishment (ABE) Use Permit Ordinance

Glossary
Alcoholic Beverage Establishment (ABE) Use Permit Ordinance addresses concerns residents have regarding alcohol sales in the city of Ventura by giving the city local control to assist with public health and safety issues. The regulations and standards of this ordinance are intended to reduce problems associated with the operation of an ABE.

Alcoholic Energy Drinks

Glossary
Alcoholic Energy Drinks are prepackaged beverages that contain alcohol, caffeine, and other stimulants and are the newest entries into the world of alcoholic beverages.

Alcoholic Energy Drinks and Youth Alcohol Problems: An Overview

Presentation
James Mosher, J.D., Alcohol Policy Consultations
October 12, 2010
ADP Training Conference 2010
TAGS: Agencies, Retailers, Youth, Parents, Alcohol and Driving, Alcoholic Energy Drinks

American Medical Association - Office of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse

Website
The AMA develops and disseminates physicians' clinical resources related to the prevention and treatment of public health issues, such as obesity, alcohol and other drug abuse, and violence prevention. Resources on alcohol and other substances, including treatment and referral, professional intervention, and contact information.
TAGS: Agencies

Beer Pong

Publication
Wikipedia
TAGS: Agencies, Youth, Parents, College, Alcohol and Driving

Beer Pong

Glossary
Beer Pong is a drinking game in which players throw a ping-pong ball across a table with the intent of landing the ball in a cup of beer on the other end. They game consists of two-to- four player teams and multiple cups set up on each side set up in a triangle formation. The losing team must drink all the beer remaining in the winning team’s cups. Beer Pong is popular at parties, colleges and universities, sporting events and more. It is also played by high school students.
TAGS: Youth, Parents, College, Alcohol and Driving

Beer Pong Wii Game Normalizes Binge Drinking

Publication
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)
May 2008
TAGS: Agencies, Youth, Parents, Education, College, Alcohol and Driving
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