According to recent data from the United States Health and Human Service Department, Vermont had the highest and second-highest rates of teen alcohol use and binge drinking, respectively. These rankings also represent a significant increase as compared to data from 2005-2006, in which Vermonters were ranked eighth in those categories.
Locals believe that denial has played a large part in the fact that this problem has not been addressed sooner. Lori Augustyniak, executive director of the Cabot Coalition (a nonprofit organization against substance abuse), commented: "There's denial among all ages. ... The feeling is, we do live in this idyllic, wonderful place, and it's not possible that this is going on." (Source: www.boston.com)
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