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We share the voices, opinions and stories of many Ventura County youth and young adults here. Not all posts reflect the opinion of BRITE or our sponsors. Managed by Ashley Heatherly.

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A small, bright blue toy truck is crashing into a pint glass full of amber-colored beer that is spilling on to the table.

A small, bright blue toy truck is crashing into a pint glass full of amber-colored beer that is spilling on to the table.

My Friend's DUI & Struggle with Alcohol

A college student discusses a friend's experience getting a DUI and struggle with alcohol abuse.

May 11, 20234 min read

A father and daughter are unloading groceries from their car, smiling and laughing. The text around the picture reads, "Have the conversation. The first six weeks of a student's first year in college are a vulnerable time for risky underage college drinking."

A father and daughter are unloading groceries from their car, smiling and laughing. The text around the picture reads, "Have the conversation. The first six weeks of a student's first year in college are a vulnerable time for risky underage college drinking."

Discussing Alcohol With Your College Student

An overview of ways to discuss underage and binge drinking with college students and reasons why it's important to have the conversation early and often.

Sep 1, 20226 min read

A broken, green beer bottle is laying on the sand with a wave of water on the right. The text reads, "Up to 70% of water recreation deaths of teens and adults involve the use of alcohol."

A broken, green beer bottle is laying on the sand with a wave of water on the right. The text reads, "Up to 70% of water recreation deaths of teens and adults involve the use of alcohol."

Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun

A discussion of the risks of drinking alcohol while doing summer activities like swimming, boating, etc.

Jun 9, 20223 min read

A group of young people are facing the camera and holding out shot glasses full of brown liquor with slices on lime on the rim of their glasses, as if they are offering it to you.

A group of young people are facing the camera and holding out shot glasses full of brown liquor with slices on lime on the rim of their glasses, as if they are offering it to you.

Underage and Binge Drinking: The Local Story

An overview of facts and statistics for underage and binge drinking in Ventura County along with resources for parents.

Mar 29, 20222 min read

A young person is sitting with a blanket pulled up to her eyes as if she is scared and hiding. There is a large, ominous shadow of an alcohol bottle on the left side of the photo.

A young person is sitting with a blanket pulled up to her eyes as if she is scared and hiding. There is a large, ominous shadow of an alcohol bottle on the left side of the photo.

Alcohol Use Disorder in Pictures

A college student represents her experience growing up with a parent with alcohol use disorder in photographs.

Mar 10, 20222 min read

A blurry picture of a school bus in motion.

A blurry picture of a school bus in motion.

The News

A short story about an impaired driver hitting a school bus to discuss the harms and risks of impaired and drunk driving.

Jan 6, 20223 min read

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