Prevention

By November, most students have settled into the rhythms and routines of the school year. There have been enough homerooms and homework to establish a pattern that is comfortable, or at the very least predictable. The same is true for teachers and parents—there have been...

A 2013 study of 9th and 12th grade Louisiana students suggests that young Louisianans will be more likely to drink alcohol and binge drink if they believe these behaviors are widespread among friends and family; so involve your children in healthy and fun activities with...

According to the 2014 Louisiana Caring Community Survey, by the time Baton Rouge’s students are in 8th grade:
1 out of every 10 students have used alcohol in the past 30 days;
1 out of every 3 students report that their peers have favorable attitudes...