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Teenage drinking still
problem in county
“Alcohol is the most abused drug,” Jeff Brown from the Sheriffs office told parents at last Tuesday’s program at the Washington Fire Hall sponsored by Concerned Citizens Working for Healthy Youth (CCWHY).
Capt. Brown said, “In 20 years in law enforcement, I’ve seen a lot of problems caused by alcohol... We see wrecks, family fights, broken homes, vandalism, thefts, even murders.”
He said although . 1 percent alcohol in the blood is considered evidence of driving under the influence, the average charge in Rappahannock is for those who test. 17.
“Our society has pretty much accepted alcohol and alcohol abuse,” he continued. “Many times people drink a six pack on the way home from work. By the time they get to Rappahannock they are over the limit. They they have another six pack at home. The kids see their role models under the influence. ”
He said the number of alcohol-related accidents was down last year in Virginia. “We’re hoping that is a clear sign that alcohol awareness is working and not just an indication that in a recession people are driving less,” he added.
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