Tag: alcohol abuse
Hesitation to Use Ridesharing Services, Public Transportation Causing an Increase in DUIs?
Following months of quarantine and social distancing, many jurisdictions throughout the country are now reporting a disturbing new...
Domestic Violence: The Hidden Danger of Social Distancing
Social distancing is essential to help minimize exposure to the COVID-19 virus, the act itself can be dangerous...
Veterans Treatment Court Act Funds Supportive Alternatives
Veterans treatment courts (VTCs) are one of the fastest growing specialty court types in the U.S.; there are...
When It Comes To Boating, Alcohol and Water Don’t Mix
With summertime boating season underway, it’s important to remember that impaired driving isn’t limited to the roadways. Boating under...
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...
NADCP Conference Highlights Individual Experiences of Alcohol Addiction and Abuse
We spent a week at the National Association for Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) Annual Conference where a common...
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...
Alcohol the Biggest Addiction Problem in New Hampshire
America is currently in the grip of an addiction crisis—the opioid epidemic. According to the National Institute on...
Problem Drinking on the Rise for Older Adults
Recent research is bringing to light a troubling trend in alcohol abuse: A spike in late-in-life, high-risk drinking....
“Because Hangovers Suck” Speaks to Millennial Drinkers
Hangovers suck, as does waking up with regrets the morning after drinking. That’s the message a Michigan-based grassroots...