It’s never safe to drive a vehicle or operate machinery when ability is impaired. But what is impairment? Whatever it is, people are opposed to it. Surveys find that the majority of people in the U. S. consider impaired driving to be one of the nation’s most important issues. They consider it more important than …
In his discussion below on teen alcohol brain science, journalist John Buell raises serious questions. For more observationd by John Buell, visit “Facts of Teen Prohibition” and “Underage Drinking Problem Prevention.” Earlier I suggested that collegiate binge drinking would increase if society intensified campaigns against all underage drinking. Recent publicity about new scientific evidence on …
In this interview with Dr. Andrew Golub, he describes and explains the popular but controversial theories of gateway and stepping-stone substances. He’s interviewed by your host, David Hanson. Hanson– Dr. Golub, could you explain the similarities and differences between the popular theories about gateway and stepping-stone substances? Dr. Golub– The idea that one behavior leads …
Alternatives to DARE. Alternatives to DARE are important. The DARE program is very popular. However, researchers have, without exception, found it to be ineffective. Even worse, some have found it to be sometimes counterproductive. That is, worse than doing nothing. For example, see Drug Abuse Resistance Education: the Effectiveness of DARE. That’s the conclusion of …
Judges arrested for drunk driving are all over the U.S. As one jurist said, judges wear robes, not capes. They’re human. Perhaps most judges arrested for drunk driving act politely. But in some cases they act very inappropriately when police pull them over. And even more outrageously when an officer arrests them. Learn what to expect …
Here’s a general overview of what you may expect if you’re stopped for drunk driving. Sometimes the charge is DWI (driving while intoxicated). It also applies to DUI (driving under the influence). The terms vary from state to state as well as the BAC (blood alcohol concentration) to which they refer. And some states use …
Drunk and drugged driving are often seen as essentially the same. For example, December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. That makes sense in that they are similar in many ways. But they’re also very different in many important ways. One is that drunk driving continues to drop. But drugged driving is rapidly …
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To avoid a DUI in Kentucky, you should know at least these five things. I. DUI in Kentucky It’s illegal to drive under the influence of intoxicants. This is called DUI in Kentucky. For drivers 21 and older, DUI is driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher. And for those under …
To avoid a DWUI in Wyoming, you should know at least these five things. I. DWUI in Wyoming It’s illegal to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This is called DWUI in Wyoming. For drivers age 21 or older, DWUI is driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher. It’s …
