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TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2002

Changing drinking practices on college campuses starts at home, according to school officials and health experts.

Education should begin before children enter high school and continue throughout. When it comes time to choose a college, experts recommend examining the school's alcohol policies.

Warnings about the consequences of drinking are also urged.

Get the Story:
How to Gauge Drinking on Your Child's Campus (The Washington Post 4/16)
Drinking Lessons (The Washington Post 4/16)
Students Finding Alcohol Learning Curve a Deadly One (The Washington Post 4/16)

Relevant Links:
College Drinking, Changing the Culture - http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov

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