KKCO - Under the Influence

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Under the Influence Airs Tonight on KKCO!
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - 11Cares special "Under the Influence" airs tonight on KKCO.
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11News to Air Special on Dangers of Underage Drinking
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Underage drinking has claimed way too many lives in our area this year. Here at 11News we decided we can't sit back and watch it happen anymore with out doing something about it.
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11Cares: Anonymous Hotline
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Here's a way you can help with the problem.
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11Cares: Underage Drinking Health Risks
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - According to a Surgeon General's study, about 5,000 people under the age of 21 die each year as a result of drinking.
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11Cares: A Life Changed Forever
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - We've seen numerous deaths as a result of underage drinking but one local family lives with the effects that drunk driving had.
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11Cares: Cops on Party Patrol
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - And it's not just the in the desert where police are also laying down the law when it comes to house parties with underage drinking.
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Coroner: Shooting Suspect Not Under Influence of Drugs or Alcohol
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - The man who went on a shooting spree in October, killing two people, was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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11Cares: A Life Changed Forever
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - We've seen numerous deaths as a result of underage drinking but one local family lives with the effects that drunk driving had.
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11Cares: Tragedy on the Screen
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Organized teen groups and local high schoolers are working hard to get across the message that underage drinking can ruin lives.
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11Cares: Parents Lose Their Daughter to Underage Drinking
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - 18–year–old Samantha Loy died after drinking, driving and dangerously texting.
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VIDEO: The Importance of The Daily Show on Politics
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Matt Lauer interviews Jon Stewart about "The Daily Show's" influence on the election and the youth vote.
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Alleged Drunk Driver in Custody
An Illinois man was not at fault for an accident he was involved in, but was charged with driving under the influence.
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11Cares: Teens Speak Out on Underage Drinking
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - It's scary, but alcohol abuse is starting earlier in young people's lives.
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Text Messages, YouTube, Facebook Influencing Young Voters in 08 Election
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - With less than three months to go before November 4th, the heat is on the presidential campaigns to win over as many voters as possible, including an ever growing population of young voters. Where they hope to win that battle -- the internet.
11Cares: Cracking Down on Providers
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Officials are trying to make it harder for teens to get alcohol by cracking down on people who supply minors with liquor.
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11Cares: Deadly Crashes Inspire Special Report
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - After seeing death after death, we here at 11 News felt compelled to take a proactive approach to the underage drinking problem.
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Special Report: 11Cares - Under The Influence
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Underage drinking is taking a toll on our community. Lives have been lost and families destroyed. The 11 News staff was compelled to take an in–depth look at the problem.
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11Cares: Cops Say Teens Can't Hide
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - Law enforcement agencies are sending a message to teens that you can't hide.
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11Cares: Facing the Consequences of Underage Drinking
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 07/07/09 - No matter whose responsibility it is to educate kids about underage drinking some kids just didn't get the message and they are already facing the consequences for choosing to drink.
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	Mesa County Underage Drinking Prevention Task Force Statistics, links to community resources, and information on underage drinking prevention efforts in Mesa County.
	Resources for Parents A full list of resources available to parents.
	Strong Families, Safe Kids A parent resource section with parenting and discipline tips.
	Mesa County Health Department The Mesa County Health Department Health Promotion division offers health and wellness education services for individuals and groups to improve health and safety in a variety of areas.

	Alive at 25 Sections for teens and parents on underage drinking and driving, safe driving and more.
	The Partnership for a Drug Free America An online resource center featuring interactive tools that translate the latest science and research on teen behavior, addiction and treatment into easy to understand tips and tools for parents.
	Connect with Kids Videos with information for parents about how and when to talk to your kids about a variety of subjects, including underage drinking.
	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Statistics on underage drinking, the dangers of underage drinking, and links to additional research into underage drinking.
	Time to Talk Easy-to-use guides and tips to help you have ongoing conversations with your kids to keep them healthy and drug-free.
	Save A Life Tour Uses multi-million dollar drinking and driving simulators and high-intensity videos to send its message. Find information on how to book the tour as well as a virtual tour.
	Al-Anon and Alateen Resources, meeting information and more for people with alcohol problems and their families.
	Parents. The anti-drug. A conversation about the risks of alcohol use has to occur between you and your teen. With a little practice and a little preparation, you will find that it's a conversation that gets easier over time and can save lives.
	Join Together Support community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment. Find free Internet services supporting their efforts.