Prevention Science

Rural youths who drink heavily are more likely to carry a handgun

In the rural U.S., young people who drink heavily are more likely to carry a handgun, according to a recent study by researchers at WSU and other universities.

A handgun lies next to several bullets and a glass with brown liquid and ice on a wooden table.

WSU human development scientist elected as Society for Prevention Research president

As the newest Society for Prevention Research president, WSU human development scientist Brittany Cooper hopes to make an even more extensive impact on community wellbeing.