Societal Costs

Blog articles on Sobering Up that depict how societal costs in the United States are affected by drunk driving and alcohol crime.

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The Sobering Cost of a DUI

Being intoxicated while behind the wheel is irresponsible and potentially fatal for others, including the driver. Driving drunk...

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Dry January and the Movement Towards Non-Alcoholic Beverages

As younger generations move into adulthood, the popularity of “Dry January” has become delegated to the entire year,...

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The Most Dangerous U.S. States for Drunk Driving

Every day, around 37 people in the United States are killed in drunk driving crashes—about one person every...

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Decreasing Drinking Can Lift Your Spirits

As a result of the pandemic, many people increased their consumption of alcohol to cope. Unfortunately, this likely...

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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Study Examines Drinking Locations and Drunk Driving

The Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE) has released a new study focused on a less researched...

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Drunk Driving Deaths Dipped in 2017. But That’s Not the Whole Story.

In 2017, 10,874 people lost their lives in drunk driving crashes, according to recent data from the National...

Woman Using a Ridesharing App to Prevent Drunk Driving
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Need a Sober Ride Home? There’s An App For That

In 2016, nearly half of all drunk drivers involved in fatal crashes were between the ages of 16...

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4 Activities to Avoid If You Plan to Drink this 4th of July

From California to Maine, people will soon be gathering in parks and backyards to celebrate Independence Day. For...

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Study Says Stricter State Alcohol Policies Mean Fewer DUI Deaths

Do deaths from alcohol-involved motor vehicle crashes decrease when states enact more restrictive alcohol policies? It’s a question...

People on the Beach Drinking
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Summer DUIs: Drunk Driving Never Takes A Vacation

Whether it’s backyard barbecues, boating on the lake, or catching a baseball game, summertime offers plenty of opportunities...