Societal Costs
Blog articles on Sobering Up that depict how societal costs in the United States are affected by drunk driving and alcohol crime.
Self-Reported Drunk and Dangerous Driving Decreasing, Survey Shows
The Traffic Injury Research Foundation USA (TIRF) has released the 2017 results from their annual Road Safety Monitor,...
Making tracks on a snowmobile? Better leave alcohol out of it
In many parts of the county where winter weather brings fresh blankets of snow, large numbers of people...
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....
Super Bowl LII: Game Planning for a Sober Ride Home
On February 4, more than 66,200 people will converge on U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota to witness...
Infographic: Drinking and DUIs During the Holidays
The holidays are a season of traditions, many of which include family and friends, large meals, and fun...
Infographic Uncovers Scary Truth of Halloween Drinking
Halloween is one of the scariest nights of the year, but for reasons that have nothing to do with ghosts, goblins, or witches. This...
Drinking, drunk driving spike on Super Bowl Sunday
The most dangerous place during the Super Bowl likely won’t be out on the field—it will be out...
Infographic: Drinking and DUIs During the Holidays
This time of year brings celebrations, time with family, joy, and peace. Unfortunately, a dramatic increase in DUI...
Infographic: The Scary Truth About Halloween and Drinking 2016
Halloween is no longer just for Trick-or-Treaters. The last decade has seen a spike in the number of...
Science says even moderate drinking ups risk of cancer
There’s no question that heavy drinking, binge drinking, and alcohol misuse are bad for your health. However many of...