[AI-Generated Summary] This news series investigates the rising national and local crisis of teenage alcohol abuse, featuring personal accounts and statistical data from the Wabash Valley. Reporter Karen Reardon explores the social culture of "cruising the Bash" in Terre Haute, where boredom often leads youth to drink in parking lots and cars. The segments reveal how easily minors can purchase alcohol from local liquor stores and highlight the significant risks involved, noting that alcohol-related accidents and suicides are the top causes of teenage death. While policing provides a surface-level response, experts and parents emphasize that the ultimate solution lies in improved family communication and addressing the societal normalization of drinking.
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