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information on alcohol outlets, density, and community: from CTC and Derek Franklin

Posted by MeLisa Strongheart on July 27, 2010 at 11:30am

NEWSLETTER	JULY 2010
Why Do More Alcohol Outlets Lead to Greater Alcohol Problems?
It is very important for state and local communities to retain control over the number of alcohol outlets. It does make a difference. Every year there are more studies on this topic. In February, two Indiana University professors reported on their analysis of crime and outlet density in Cincinnati. They found that off-premise outlets were responsible for one in four simple assaults and one in three aggravated

Here is info on changing the Norms for the community regarding underage drinking: written by Derek Franklin

Posted by MeLisa Strongheart on May 26, 2010 at 8:03am

CTC member, friend or ally,

Here is an opportunity to take action as an individual to help prevention efforts, including the norms
surrounding underage drinking that we’re trying to change:

Taco Bell is now serving two types of margarita drinks for the summer in their
restaurants throughout North America. Classic Margarita Fruitista Freeze
is marketed as, “A smooth frozen margarita-flavored drink topped with a fresh
lime wedge.” The franchise restaurants are also selling Strawberry
Margaritas.

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