Tag: legislation
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...
Alcohol & Drunk Driving Trends: A 2018 Retrospective
In the spirit of the new year ahead, we have decided to look back at some of the...
“No Refusal” DUI Policies: Time Is A Factor
During a drunk-driving traffic stop or following a crash, time is a critical factor when it comes to...
Drinking legally at 19? Wisconsin is considering it
Could lowering the legal drinking age reduce binge drinking among younger drinkers, particularly those in college? Three Wisconsin...
WI Supreme Court Rules Against Drunk Drivers in Two Cases
Wisconsin has a reputation for leniency when it comes to drunk driving, but two recent decisions by the...
More States are Reconsidering the Legal Drinking Age
It’s been nearly 30 years since Americans under 21 could legally purchase alcohol in the U.S. The Uniform...
States Make 24/7 Sobriety Legislation a Top Priority in 2016
While much progress has been made over the past couple of decades, alcohol-involved crashes still accounts for a third...
Powdered Alcohol Raising Concerns About Underage Drinking and Drunk Driving
Powdered alcohol may be widely available for sale soon, and that is raising concerns about what this new form...
Raising Taxes on Alcohol May Reduce Binge Drinking
A study recently published in Addiction indicates that raising taxes on beer, wine, and liquor may decrease rates...
One City Wants to Serve More Alcohol on St. Patty’s Day Weekend
As the saying goes, on St. Patrick’s Day we are all a little Irish. From Tokyo to Chicago...