MD: New Carroll County program aims to deter underage drinking by targeting servers who sell alcohol to minors
MD: New Carroll County program aims to deter underage drinking by targeting servers who sell alcohol to minors Carroll County Times By Mary Grace Keller January 10, 2020 In an effort to prevent underage drinking, the Carroll County Office of the State’s Attorney and the county Liquor Board teamed up to form a program they say […]
12th-grade binge drinking predicts risky driving in early adulthood
12th-grade binge drinking predicts risky driving in early adulthood Vaca FE, et al. Pediatrics. 2019;doi:10.1542/peds.2018-4095. Healio January 9, 2020 Binge drinking during senior year in high school is a predictor of risky alcohol-related behaviors in early adulthood — like driving while impaired or riding with an impaired driver — according to a study published in Pediatrics. “Clinicians […]
GHSA Says States Need to Do More to Target Repetitive Drunk Drivers
GHSA Says States Need to Do More to Target Repetitive Drunk Drivers The Legal Examiner By Eric T. Chaffin January 9, 2020 A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol are often arrested more than once, suggesting that sanctions, treatment, and […]