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Risks with Youth Appeal
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Facts / Resources
Coalition Warns Parents About Teens Drinking Mouthwash to Get High (CADCA June 26, 2008) In Detroit, Mich., a recent incident involving teens who drank large amounts of mouthwash to get drunk surprised even local coalition leaders. However, after investigating the matter, the Troy Community Coalition found that it was more common than they thought. <Read More>
Millions of Young Abusing Cough Medicine (January, 2008)
The Associated Press -
About 3.1 million people between the ages of 12-25 have used cough and cold medicine to get high, the government reported Wednesday, Jan 9, 2008. Read More
Spykes
A new alcoholic beverage called Spykes that is sized, flavored and priced in a way that critics say is aimed at teens. Read complete news release, April 3, 2007
Read Spykes Alert from the Ohio Resource Network for Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities, April 24, 2007
After public outcry... Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal said, "This move by Anheuser-Busch, ceasing sales of Spykes after attorneys general raised significant concerns, is a significant victory in the fight against underage drinking." Read Complete Article, May 17, 2007
Other drinks with youth appeal
ShotPak called 'alcoholic candy bar' (LA Times, Aug. 12, 2008)
The makers call it a "party in a pouch." Critics say it's more like an alcoholic candy bar. ShotPak is a line of alcoholic beverages that come in shot-sized, laminated-foil plastic pouches that are reminiscent of the drinks children pack in school lunches. <Read More> <What is a ShotPak>
Mike's Hard Lemonade, Bacaradi Silver, and Zima have become popular with young (13 +) drinkers. New York Times, April 13, 2007
Spiked! From energy drinks to sugary coffee concoctions, kids are consuming more caffeine than ever. How dangerous is it?
Readers Digest, July 2007
Alcoholic Energy Drinks: A dangerous mix for kids
Energy Drinks linked to Risk Taking (New York Times, May 27, 2008)
The lead researcher isn’t saying the drinks cause risky behavior, but nonetheless “it appears the kids who are heavily into drinking energy drinks are more likely to be the ones who are inclined toward taking risks.” Adds one professor of the trend of mixing energy drinks with alcohol: “You’re every bit as drunk, you’re just an awake drunk." <Read More>
Suck and Blow
A geletin shooter being marketed to our kids.
Read Alert from the Ohio Resource Network for Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communites, May 17, 2007
Strawberry Quick
Drug dealers are selling colored crystal methamphetamine known as "Strawberry Quick" Read More
From CBS News Health Watch: Candy Flavored Meth Targets New Users
