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8-session program completed at Berkeley Institute with a group of 20 beautiful students.

This program was completed on December 15th 2011, it consisted of 8 Life Skills sessions including such topics as:

- The 4 main challenges of adolescence
- How to deal with your feelings
- How to resist pressure to use alcohol or drugs
- Setting goals for your life

The average age for drinking alcohol regularly - 14 years old - Bermuda student survey.

CADA, during a joint press conference on July 14, 2011, launched its summer alcohol awareness campaign. CADA Chairnan Mr. Anthony Santucci said, “I am pleased to be here to talk about the summer alcohol awareness campaign which we are launching today. The print campaign is aimed at adults and is called “For Adults Only”. With the support of our Sponsors, Bermuda Blue Printing, Lindo’s Group of Companies, AF Smith and the Bermuda Post Office, 28,000 of these information cards FOR ADULTS ONLY! Summer Flyer will be delivered to every household in Bermuda. The information detailed here explains why it is important to keep alcohol out of the hands of children and young people.

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Roadside Sobriety Checkpoints. And. An Alcohol Bureau of Control.

CADA would like to highlight the legislative initiatives successfully lobbied to date and to detail further legislative initiatives we would like to see adopted in Bermuda. CADA is extremely pleased with the progress made to date and looks forward to lobbying for the following legislative initiatives which also stem from the 2008 Final Report:

The creation of an Alcohol Bureau of Control (ABC) in Bermuda.

Roadside Sobriety Checkpoints.

CADA would like to highlight the legislative initiatives successfully lobbied to date and to detail further legislative initiatives we would like to see adopted in Bermuda.

Let’s look at the successes first. In 2007, CADA was tasked by the Department for National Drug Control to form a Legislation Committee to review the Liquor License Act 1974 and provide a report of recommendations to update the Act. CADA invited a number of organizations to be represented on the committee. They included: insurance companies, the faith community, Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, various entertainment organizations, the hospitality industry and The Road Safety Council.

From January to June 2008 this committee met on an intensive basis and in July 2008 the Final Report was complete. In part, from that Final Report the most recent amendments to the Liquor License Act were made via the Liquor License Amendment Act of 2010. Some of these amendments include:

• Making TIPS certification for all managers, supervisors and persons in charge of bars at on-premise licensed premises mandatory as of the date of June 1, 2011. TIPS is a one day certification program on the responsible selling and serving of alcohol in licensed establishments.

• Giving the Bermuda Police Service the power to close down licensed premises for up to 24 hours in the event of serious disorder or a threat to public safety.

• Making it a requirement that after gaining membership in a members club, a new member must wait 48 hours before he/she can legally use the clubs facilities.

CADA is extremely pleased with the progress made to date and looks forward to lobbying for these additional legislative initiatives which also stem from the 2008 Final Report:

March 30 2011 on the Steps of City Hall

CADA in conjunction with goverment Ministers, key stakeholders, schools and members of the public successfully launched April 2011 as Alcohol Awareness Month.

Freddy stole the show as the goalkeeper during the 'Bend It Like David' event at the Island Soccer League, earlier this year.

You may be shocked and surprised to learn that in a 2007 survey of Bermuda's teenagers, the average age for drinking alcohol regularly was 14 years old. This is a terrifying figure, because it is known that a person who begins consuming alcohol before the age of 15 is 4 times more likely to develop alcohol dependence (alcoholism) than someone who watis until age 21.

To see how to talk with young people about alcohol click here How To Talk With Your Children About Alcohol

As an adult, here are more things you can do to prevent and stop underage drinking:

Do not give, buy or serve alcohol to young people under the age of 18
Giving alcohol to someone who is under the age of 18, or turning a blind eye when a young person is consuming alcohol is dangerous and irresponsible. Some adults use alcohol as a special occasion celebration, allowing young people to have a sip of beer, wine or champagne at special events. For the reasons stated earlier this is very harmful and dangerous.

Model responsible alcohol behavior infront of your children
Simply stated, children copy adults' behavior, therefore model restraint and set a good example. Your children will grow up to do what they have SEEN you do. If you choose to drink you can positively influence young people by drinking in moderation and never driving if you have been drinking. If you or your partner struggle with alcohol use, seek proffessional help. Call 295 5982.

Don't keep alcohol in your house, or lock it up
Take the alcohol out of your fridge and lock it up. Or better yet, don't keep alcohol in your house.

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