When It Comes To Boating, Alcohol and Water Don’t MixBoating under the influence (BUI) is just as dangerous as drunk driving and it’s illegal in all 50 states.
Problem Drinking on the Rise for Older AdultsRecent research is bringing to light a troubling trend in alcohol abuse: A spike in late-in-life, high-risk drinking.
Ignition Interlocks for Motorcycles: Does It Make Sense?A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posed an interesting question: does it make sense to apply ignition interlocks to motorcycles?
CDC’s Definition of Binge Drinking Raises QuestionsRecently, a New York Times article reported on a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which states that four times a
New Study Shows Tougher Teen Driving Laws Reduce Drunk DrivingA newly published study from Washington State University indicates that tougher teen driving laws can reduce drinking and driving among teens 16 to 17 by
Authoritative Moms and Underage Drinking: New study says your teens won’t listen, but their friends willIf you’re worried your teen might not be listening to you when you warn them about the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse, take heart: There is a good
Dr. Beau Kilmer Talks About Why 24/7 Programs Reduce RecidivismDr. Beau Kilmer, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation's Drug Policy Research Center, talks about a peer-reviewed study about the impact of
Study Shows Female Drunk Drivers Differ From MenA study released by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation examined female drunk drivers and their experiences in the criminal justice and treatment systems
The 6 Most Innovative Anti-Drunk Driving Tactics of 2013From the serious to the off-the-wall creative, we’re looking back at 2013's most unique approaches to addressing impaired driving. Which gets your vote?
A Possible Crystal Ball for Predicting Which Teens Will Binge DrinkResearchers identified differences in genetics, brain structure, and about 40 other factors that can help predict which teens are likely to binge drink
Study: Binge Drinking Affects Young Adults’ Immune SystemsThe findings show binge drinking increases risks of serious accidents while hindering the body’s ability to recover from injuries.
Study Finds Working Long Hours Linked to Excessive DrinkingSome experts theorize that workers are self-medicating with alcohol to overcome stress. However, others question which came first: stress or heavy drinking.