Event Offers Cautionary Tale, Tips on Keeping Teens Sober
A local man offered a firsthand account of the dangers of teen alcohol and drug abuse.
An “A” student with a golf scholarship in his pocket saw his life tragically altered after a days-long drinking binge ended on prom night in 2006. Alex Bauchman had a good life with a supportive family, friends and a bright future. Years of drinking changed all that for the Marquette High School grad. He is now 23 and has been sober for 28 months. He shared his story in the hope of educating parents and students about alcohol abuse at an event called “Keeping Kids Safe” on Wednesday at The Pointe in Ballwin. “I began drinking at 14 years old and continued to drink in high school. I was able to keep good grades, play on the golf team and earn a scholarship. I was good at fooling my parents and teachers,” Bauchman said. Bauchman attended a …
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