OUR NAME IS CHANGED

We have changed our name from the NEW TRADITION COALITION to DRAW THE LINE LAWRENCE so it better fits our purpose and mission. We call on all community members to come together and DRAW THE LINE on underage drinking and drug use for a healthier and safer place to live.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Parents Worry That 'Alcopops' Encourage Teen Drinking




What are Alcopops? They are alcoholic beverages packaged and flavored to resemble soda pop. They are a drink of choice for young girls. They have an alcohol content of 5 to 8 percent, a little more than most beers. Here's an article from "Forbes" magazine that may shed a little light on this popular trend in teen drinking and what parents have to say in their national survey.

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