by Joy Spencer Spring Break is supposed to be a fun opportunity for young people to get away from the pressures of school and the doldrums of winter; but for many young people, Spring Break becomes a time when they choose - or feel pressured - to drink alcohol. Of course kids need a break and a chance to have some fun, but when they add alcohol to the mix, they are putting themselves at great risk for physical harm and legal consequences. Research shows the human brain continues to develop into the mid-20s. Underage drinking impairs judgment, leaving the developing brain vulnerable to damage, and is a major cause of death and injuries among young people. Falls, burns, increased risk of sexual assault, drowning, alcohol poisoning, motor vehicle crashes, suicide, homicide are just some of the many dangerous possible outcomes of underage drinking. Youth, parents, retailers and the community can all work together to keep our young people safe and healthy with the pre...