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Proven: Hollywood’s Pretend use of Alcohol in Movies Contributes to Real Teen Drinking

February 22, 2012 By Suzette Valle 3 Comments

A new study reveals that the use of alcohol in movies influences minors to drink. The study conducted by Dartmouth Medical School researchers and published in the British Medical Journal BMJ Open, shows that teenagers and children are likely to be more influenced by what they see in films than what their parents teach them. For those of us [...]

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Patch Post: Underage Drinking

January 2, 2012 By Suzette Valle Leave a Comment

WATCH THE TODAY SHOW VIDEO AND READ THE FULL ARTICLE WITH THE REST OF THE PARENTS TALK OPINIONS AT CORONADO.PATCH.COM

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Huntington’s Disease Society of America Gala In San Diego

November 8, 2011 By Suzette Valle Leave a Comment

The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) San Diego chapter’s annual Celebration of Hope Gala takes place Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in downtown San Diego. Last year’s record-breaking event raised $135,000 which coincided with the gala’s tenth anniversary. Huntington’s Disease, a fatal genetic brain disorder that results in the loss of [...]