WGVU NewsRoom

Michigan (2008-04-03) This 30-minute documentary follows efforts to discourage teens from using alcohol and other drugs. Includes student reports from Muskegon High School and public service announcements from Lakeland High School. Individual segments are also posted separately.

Muskegon Positive Influences Interview

Muskegon (2008-04-01) WGVU's Fred Martino talks with Muskegon High School teacher Marti Johnson and Muskegon High student Letese Clark about the Positive Influences project.

Drug Use PSA

Michigan (2008-04-01) Lakeland High School students have produced public service announcements regarding the consequences of alcohol and drug use, including this PSA.

Middle School Views

Muskegon (2008-04-01) Muskegon High School's Krishlyn Buck returns to her middle school to talk to students about drugs....and what she heard was encouraging.

Prescription Drugs

Muskegon (2008-04-01) Alcohol and other drugs are just one problem facing teens today. As Muskegon High School's Courtney Roberts reports, they are also abusing prescription drugs.

Violence PSA #2

Michigan (2008-04-01) Lakeland High School students have produced public service announcements regarding the consequences of drug use. This PSA deals with high school violence.

Positive Peer Pressure

Muskegon (2008-04-01) There is such a thing as "positive peer pressure". Muskegon High School's Letese Clark reports.

Violence PSA

Michigan (2008-04-01) Lakeland High School students have produced public service announcements regarding the consequences of drug use. This PSA deals with violent relationships.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Muskegon (2008-04-01) One tragic consequence of teen alcohol use is Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Vikki Richards reports.

Take it Back...Be the Solution

Grand Rapids (2008-04-01) Some Grand Rapids students are part of a movement to stop teen alcohol use. WGVU's Kurt Steiner reports on "Take it Back...Be the Solution."

Kenowa Town Hall- 1

WGVU News (2007-11-14) Part 1. Join WGVU's Fred Martino with a panel of experts for a Positive Influences Town Hall. Taped at Kenowa Hills High School in September, 2007.

Kenowa Town Hall- 2

WGVU News (2007-11-14) Part 2. Join WGVU's Fred Martino with a panel of experts for a Positive Influences Town Hall. Taped at Kenowa Hills High School in September, 2007.

Kenowa Town Hall- 3

WGVU News (2007-11-14) Part 3. Join WGVU's Fred Martino with a panel of experts for a Positive Influences Town Hall. Taped at Kenowa Hills High School in September, 2007.

Kenowa Town Hall- 4

WGVU News (2007-11-14) Part 4. Join WGVU's Fred Martino with a panel of experts for a Positive Influences Town Hall. Taped at Kenowa Hills High School in September, 2007.

Chris and Toren Volkmann-1

Grand Rapids (2006-09-28) Fred Martino speaks with Chris and Toren Volkmann...writers of the book "From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking"

Chris and Toren Volkmann-2

Grand Rapids (2006-09-28) Fred Martino speaks with Chris and Toren Volkmann...writers of the book "From Binge to Blackout: A Mother and Son Struggle with Teen Drinking"

MUSKEGON TEENS RATE ANTI-DRUG ADS

MUSKEGON (2006-06-14) Fred Martino speaks with Muskegon teens about anti-drug radio ads....which are most effective in reaching young people?

Town Hall Pt. 1

Comstock Park (2006-05-11) Join WGVU's Fred Martino for a town hall meeting on youth alcohol use.The panelists include: Dr. Thomas Haynes, MD....an expert on addiction Nancy Harper of GVSU's Alert Labs (Alcohol Education Research and Training Labs) Carol Korf, former president of the Kent County MADD chapter Lt. Chris McIntire, Michigan State Police Several high school students and parents

Town Hall Pt. 2

Comstock Park (2006-05-11) Join WGVU's Fred Martino for a town hall meeting on youth alcohol use.The panelists include: Dr. Thomas Haynes, MD....an expert on addiction Nancy Harper of GVSU's Alert Labs (Alcohol Education Research and Training Labs) Carol Korf, former president of the Kent County MADD chapter Lt. Chris McIntire, Michigan State Police Several high school students and parents

Town Hall Pt. 3

Comstock Park (2006-05-11) Join WGVU's Fred Martino for a town hall meeting on youth alcohol use.The panelists include: Dr. Thomas Haynes, MD....an expert on addiction Nancy Harper of GVSU's Alert Labs (Alcohol Education Research and Training Labs) Carol Korf, former president of the Kent County MADD chapter Lt. Chris McIntire, Michigan State Police Several high school students and parents