In his discussion below on teen alcohol brain science, journalist John Buell raises serious questions. For more observations by John Buell, visit Facts of Teen Prohibition and Underage Drinking Problem Prevention. Here’s John Buell’s piece. Earlier I suggested that collegiate binge drinking would increase if society intensified campaigns against all underage drinking. Recent publicity …
This interview is with Dr. Andrew Golub. He explains the popular theories of gateway and stepping-stone substances. They’re very controversial. He’s interviewed by your host, David Hanson. Hanson– Dr. Golub, could you explain the similarities and differences between the theories about gateway and stepping-stone substances? Dr. Golub– The idea that one behavior leads to …
Alternatives to DARE. Alternatives to DARE are important. The DARE program is very popular. But researchers have, without exception, found it to be ineffective. Even worse, some have found it to be sometimes counter productive. That is, worse than doing nothing. For example, see Drug Abuse Resistance Education: the Effectiveness of DARE. That’s the conclusion …
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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Repeal trivia is fun. But before we get to the trivia, here’s a little background. Overview I. Background II. Repeal Trivia III. Resources I. Background By 1900, millions of people in the US believed that drinking alcohol was a national tragedy. They thought alcohol was the cause of unemployment, poverty, crime, …
The federal government is spending taxpayer money in a political campaign. It’s to defend the minimum legal drinking age. “Responses to Arguments against the Minimum Legal Drinking Age” is by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). In it, the the federal government identifies arguments against the minimum legal drinking age. It then …
National DARE Day celebrates an ineffective program. It’s a triumph of ideology, emotion and hope over science and truth. (DARE is Drug Abuse Resistance Education program.) Dr. Marsha Rosenbaum, director of the Safety First Project. She is the author of this piece. Drug Abuse Resistance Education I first heard of Drug Abuse Resistance Education when …
7 Tools to Beat Addiction is by addiction expert Dr. Stanton Peele. It provides proven methods for overcoming addiction with or without treatment. Expert Opinion about 7 Tools to Beat Addiction Experts in the addictions field consider 7 Tools to Beat Addictions excellent. Here’s a sample. “This volume presents a revolutionary approach to the treatment of addictive …
