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Death by drinking

The rate of binge drinking by young people in Minnesota is among the worst in the nation. Young people on college campuses and in rural towns are risking their lives -- at least four people have died due to alcohol in the last few months.

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Death by drinking

Can the binge drinking problem be solved?

Broadcast: Midmorning, 01/16/2008, 10:06 a.m.

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In the second part of the conversation on excessive alcohol consumption, Kerri Miller and her guests talk about what can be done to curb risky drinking and save lives.

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  • James Rothenberger: Emeritus professor of epidemiology at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
  • Traci Toomey: Associate professor of epidemiology at University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
  • Mike Gillilan: Interim Associate Vice President for Student Life and Development at St. Cloud State.
  • Carol Falkowski: Director of the Chemical Health Division at the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
  • Ed Ehlinger, MD: Director of the Boynton Health Service at the University of Minnesota

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