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Americans Admit to Driving After Using Drugs and Alcohol

Posted on December 21, 2010 in Research & News

There are many dangerous behaviors associated with the use of drugs and alcohol. The rate of risky sexual behaviors goes up with the use of drugs and alcohol, as well as the occurrence of related injuries. One dangerous behavior that affects not only the user but countless others is the decision to drive while using drugs or alcohol.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides information about the state of drug and alcohol use in the United States. The reports issued by SAMHSA offer insight into developing effective strategies for preventing dangerous behaviors associated with substance use.

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Lifelike Anti-Drunk-Driving Ads Get Message Across in Annapolis

Posted on March 6, 2010 in Research & News

At the Acme Bar and Grill in downtown Annapolis, MD, women making a trip to the restroom are greeted by a life-sized image of a drunken woman slumped on the ground, a beer can in one hand. Men are met by a tattooed man sprawled out over a stall, just as he is about to vomit. These cutout images help remind customers not to drive and drive, and they refer them to a website:  www.duiis4losers.com.

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Pamela Bach, Ex-Wife of David Hasselhoff, Arrested for DUI

Posted on November 30, 2009 in Alcohol Addiction

Pamela Bach, former wife of actor David Hasselhoff, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on the 101 freeway near Laurel Canyon Blvd. in southern California, according to People.com. Police say Bach showed blood-alcohol levels of .14 and .13 on a breathalyzer test.

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NASCAR Driver Allmendinger Arrested on DUI Charge

Posted on October 30, 2009 in Alcohol Addiction

NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger was arrested early Thursday on a charge of drunken driving in Mooresville, North Carolina.

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Ignition Interlock Device Reduces Drunk Driving in New Mexico

Posted on July 16, 2009 in Alcohol Addiction

In 2005, New Mexico, which led the United States in alcohol-related crashes for years, became the first state to require an interlock ignition device for every convicted drunk driver. These devices act as an alcohol breathalyzer and require drivers to prove they are sober before the engine will start. Now New Mexico is ranked 25th among states in alcohol-related fatal crashes and is expected to rank lower when the latest numbers are compiled later this year.

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