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Sobering Up Administrator

Sobering Up: A blog about drunk driving, alcohol addiction, and criminal justice, is anything but a corporate blog. Sobering Up is an opportunity for anyone interested or involved in the issues of drunk driving, alcohol-fueled crime, alcohol dependence and addiction, and the justice system to participate in the conversation.
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New Research: Kids Riding With Drunk Drivers Much Less Likely to Be Buckled Up

A new study shows that when it comes to drunk driving crashes, children are far more likely to die...

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Is Australia’s “Drinking. Do It Properly.” Campaign Really Proper?

Australia is known for unique public education campaigns to reduce drink driving and alcohol abuse. Victoria Province’s Transport...

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Drinking Game #NekNominate Goes Viral on Social Media

From reading updates from friends and family to watching cute cat videos, Americans spend on average over 3...

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Infographic: How Much Do College Students Drink?

As college students around the country settle in for the spring semester, a new infographic from 12Keys provides...

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Funding for Public Safety & Victim Services in Tribal Communities

The U.S. Department of Justice is accepting applications for funding to improve public safety and victim services in...

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Federal Funding Opportunity for Drug Courts

The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, is accepting applications for the...

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RAND Study Looks at Military Contractors and Alcohol Misuse

For a significant number of veterans, alcohol misuse is one legacy of their military service. In 2006, 1.8...

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The 6 Most Innovative Anti-Drunk Driving Tactics of 2013

As 2013 winds to a close, we’re looking back at some of the year’s most unique approaches to...

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Minnesota Supreme Court to Look at “Necessary Drunk Driving” Defense

A Minnesota woman is appealing her 2011 careless driving charge to that state’s Supreme Court on the basis...

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"Too Rich" Defense? Teen Blames “Affluenza” for Drunk Driving

Last week a Texas judge handed down what many see as a light sentence to a teen who...