Spring Break and Alcohol

Issue:
In many areas, underage drinking is associated with spring break, prom night and graduation celebrations. What about your school? Are local law enforcement agencies planning any special enforcement activities over spring break or for prom season? Do they expect to see an increase in alcohol-related incidents? Is your school or community planning any alcohol-free events for spring break or graduation night?

Facts and Statistics:

• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission plans enforcement activities for prom and graduation season.
• One teenager's story about his near fatal accident after drinking at a high school party.

Interview candidates:

• Contact the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission office closest to you.
• Interview your local police chief or sheriff.
• Ask school officials if they are concerned about student safety over Spring Break. Have there been problems in the past?

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