Hailed by the Los Angeles Daily News “the most important comedian in the country today” (see press and media page), Bernie McGrenahan’s ‘Happy Hour’ tour is impacting high school and college students across America. ABC, NBC, FOX and CBS cover this powerful speaker’s tour which addresses the number one substance abuse problem on college campuses today, high-risk drinking.After opening Happy Hour with his hilarious stand-up comedy show, Bernie shares the facts of how his college party got ‘out of control’. He reveals how his”social drinking” escalated to “high-risk” drinking rapidly, and the consequences that followed.He encourages students to avoid excessive consumption, motivating them to follow a more healthy and productive way of life. Bernie addresses the social norm of how much alcohol students actually drink, acknowledging that most students of legal drinking age do consume alcohol moderately and responsibly.
Happy Hour is comedy…with a message. It inspires students to achieve their dreams by dealing with life’s obstacles in a positive way. Happy Hour brings a motivating, uplifting and poignant message not only to students, but also to individuals of the community.This website is full of televsion stories, newspaper articles, and letters of praise that all focus on Happy Hour Comedy and how powerful the program is.   

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PROGRAM TOPICS for ‘Happy Hour’!
(All personally experienced by Bernie, providing students with solutions and options!)

• College & Life Goals
• What is ‘High-Risk’ Drinking?
• Alcohol Poisoning & Prevention
  Dangers of Drinking Games
• Digesting & Processing Alcohol
• Behavior under the Influence
• DUI’s and Penalties
• Effects on Grade Averages
• Poor Attendance
• Violence and Altercations
• Physical Injuries
• Property Damage
• Risks and Dangers of Unsafe Sex
• Date Rape
• Making Responsible Choices
• Social Norms Campaigns and Majority Behavior
  Acknowledging the ‘Non-Drinker’!!