features millions of youth congregating on beaches from Florida and Texas to Mexico. News reports document alcohol-fueled problems, but what does all this say about student behavior? Los Angeles Times reporter Meghan Daum revisits Spring Break and reveals the implications for women who are caught up in the party mentality. Read More....

nothing has seemed to work. But now, there is evidence that there may be light at the end of the tunnel. There is, at last, some good news this year about Alternative Spring Break activities. Read More....

issue appeared to have been settled two decades ago as states raised the legal age from 18 to 21, but now a new movement has surfaced to return to 18. Some of the arguments for change are new, but now the old argument has given traction to legislation in at least 8 states to return to 18 as the national drinking age. Read More....

through the time-tested 12-step program of Alcoholics Anonymous is facing a legal challenge which may curtail court-ordered AA treatment. Read More....