Linn Facts: Extended School Breaks May Increase Risk of Teen Alcohol Use
In Linn County, reports from local teens suggest that underage drinking increases during school breaks such as winter break, spring break, and summer vacation. Results from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health confirm what local teens report. Survey findings show that “vacation months” have the highest occurrence of first-time alcohol use among young people.
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Local Video Shows that Youth “Stand Above the Influence”
Linn County S.T.A.N.D. (Students Taking Action Not Drinking) has released a new video entitled, “Stand Above the Influence.” Produced in Lebanon in collaboration with a professional filmmaker, the production features a teenage party with a positive twist. The two-minute video challenges perceptions that most high school students drink alcohol. According to the 2010 Oregon Student Wellness Survey nearly 60% of Linn County 11th grade students are not drinking (past 30 alcohol day use).