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Vol XXXIV No. 32

Wednesday, October 4, 2000

Mother recalls son's fatal 21st birthday celebration

      American college students do not take the danger of alcohol abuse seriously enough and repeatedly put themselves at serious risk, said Cindy McCue Tuesday. McCue's son Bradley died on Nov. 5, 1998, after drinking 24 shots to celebrate his 21st birthday. After his death, she and other family members founded an organization called "Be Responsible About Drinking," also known as BRAD, which seeks to educate parents and students about the dangers ... [more]
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