U.S. Rep. Dingell pushes for mandatory interlocks to prevent drunk driving
U.S. Rep. Dingell pushes for mandatory interlocks to prevent drunk driving Source: https://www.detroitnews.com/ Keith Laing March 14, 2019 U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell pushed Thursday for Congress to approve legislation that would require cars to be equipped with technology that would prevent them from being operated if the driver is intoxicated. Speaking at a House Energy and […]
WV: Liquor law could bring $1 million in new revenue, group says
WV: Liquor law could bring $1 million in new revenue, group says WV News By Jake Jarvis, Staff Writer March 24, 2019 CHARLESTON — Lawmakers recently took another step to expand how often and where West Virginia residents can buy liquor at retail stores. The past several legislative sessions have seen senators and delegates approving […]
Lowering alcohol standard won’t make us safer, but it will ensnare casual drinkers
Lowering alcohol standard won’t make us safer, but it will ensnare casual drinkers Source: https://www.ocregister.com/ By THE EDITORIAL BOARD March 22, 2019 We like to say that the Nanny State isn’t a destination as much as a journey. In other words, politicians who promote laws to protect people from themselves might not have a particular end […]
The ‘drunchies’: America’s drunken eating habits revealed in new survey
The ‘drunchies’: America’s drunken eating habits revealed in new survey Source: https://www.foxnews.com/ By Max Knoblauch March 24, 2019 Could you eat more than three pounds of bacon, 14 tacos, or six large orders of french fries in one sitting? These are just some of the massive snacks Americans claim to have eaten when drunk. New research […]
Drugged Driving Trends and Statistics in the U.S.
Drugged Driving Trends and Statistics in the U.S. Source: https://t2conline.com/ March 19, 2019 The United States is facing an interesting set of events when it comes to drug use. Overall attitudes towards drugs like marijuana are becoming more liberal in much of the country. 33states have legalized medical marijuana use, while ten states have legalized recreational […]
MD, Montgomery Co.: Montgomery County DLC Provides Tools to Combat Under 21 Alcohol Access
MD, Montgomery Co.: Montgomery County DLC Provides Tools to Combat Under 21 Alcohol Access News Release Montgomery County, DLC March 19, 2019 For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 19, 2019 In an effort to combat underage drinking in Montgomery County, the Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has created and distributed ID checking calendars for the nearly […]
WI: Advocates, Lawmakers Renew Push For Stricter Drunken Driving Laws In Wisconsin
WI: Advocates, Lawmakers Renew Push For Stricter Drunken Driving Laws In Wisconsin Proposals Would Increase Penalties, Set Mandatory Minimum Sentences Wisconsin Public Radio By Laurel White March 19, 2019 Advocates and lawmakers on Tuesday renewed a longtime push to strengthen drunken driving laws in Wisconsin. A number of the proposals have passed the state Assembly […]
Ireland: Alcohol remains main problem drug in Ireland
Ireland: Alcohol remains main problem drug in Ireland 55,000+ cases treated between 2011-2017 By Iris Health Deborah Condon March 20, 2019 Alcohol remains the main problem drug that people enter treatment for in Ireland, the Health Research Board (HRB) has said. According to its latest figures, 55,675 cases of problem alcohol use were treated here […]
MA: In Massachusetts, strict drinking laws are decades in the making
MA: In Massachusetts, strict drinking laws are decades in the making The Huntington News By Sully Barrett, News Staff March 20, 2019 Happy hour, drinking games, free beer: what do they have in common? They are all banned under Massachusetts law. Most of the state’s current legislation stems from past alcohol-related incidents. In 1984, then-governor Michael […]
MADD, Nationwide Urge Parents To ‘Keep Talking’ About Alcohol and Other Drugs During Busy Spring Season
MADD, Nationwide Urge Parents To ‘Keep Talking’ About Alcohol and Other Drugs During Busy Spring Season News Release PRWeb March 21, 2019 MADD’s PowerTalk 21® Campaign Runs through May 31 MIAMI (PRWEB) March 20, 2019 – Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and National Presenting Sponsor Nationwide kicked off our Spring PowerTalk 21 Campaign at an […]