Middletown police chief cites alcohol as major teen problem
Middletown Police Chief Russell Dwyer says alcohol is the top issue in town and among teens. He urges stronger parental guidance, more realistic school education, and warns that drinking and peer pressure lead to dangerous outcomes including drunken driving and addiction.
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Parents blame drinking on teens says Unity House director
Unity House Director Jim Richardson warned that parents shift blame for teen drinking onto youths. He said drugs and alcohol mix is rising and that older generations enable youth by modeling alcohol use. Richardson urged broader alcohol education in schools and greater parental responsibility to curb teen abuse.
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Unity House aids all ages in Middletown Drug Treatment Center
Unity House, a division of Middletown’s Department of Human Resources, has run since 1973 with a 14 member mental health staff. Under Jim Richardson, it offers free confidential services by walk in or agency referral, promoting education and youth discussion to prevent drug abuse.
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Sobering truths about alcohol dangers and safety
Sobering discussion notes alcohol as a leading safety hazard in traffic drownings and injuries. It cites blood alcohol limits, vigilance against quick intoxication, and the body’s slow clearance. Sleep is advised as best remedy. warnings include choking risks from vomiting and dangerous ring ingestions from beer cans.
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