News & Alerts!
ARE ENERGY DRINKS DANGEROUS?
What are energy drinks? No doubt, you may have heard of Red Bull, Rage, Rock Star, Full Throttle, Pimp Juice, Cocaine or Blow. These are just some of the caffeine-laden energy drinks that are being marketed to our youth.
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Chariho Tri-Town
Task Force Awarded a $500,000 Federal Grant
The Chariho Tri-Town Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention was awarded a Federal Drug Free Community Grant.
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"TopTips for Monitoring
YourTeen's Use of
Digital Technologies"
Parents: The Anit-Drug Web Site's new article TopTips For Monitoring Your Teen's Use of Digital Technologies describes the potential for a world of temptation and misinformation on topics such as drugs, sex, and other risky behaviors.
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What are Inhalants?
Volatile substances producing chemical vapors that can be inhaled through the nose or mouth...
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The NSDUH Report
"Seasonality of Youth's
First-Time Use of Marijuana, Cigarettes, or Alcohol"
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Rhode Island Substance Abuse Penalties
Alcohol Use and Possession
Penalties for underage drinking, did you know...
- It is against Rhode Island law to serve or purchase alcohol for anyone under the age of 21?
- If you do purchase alcohol for an individual under the age of 21, you could be jailed up to 6 months, fined between $350 to $1000, and be charged with a felony?
- That if any person under the age of 21 that is not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian is caught trying to transport alcohol either opened or unopened, they can have their license suspended?
- That if an individual under the age of 21 is caught purchasing, or in possession of alcohol, they are subject to a fine of $150 to $750, community service, and shall be subject to license suspension?
Do you have questions about the law? Click on this link to RI Laws.
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