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The Dangers Of Alcoholism: How Alcohol Can Harm Your Health

While drinking alcohol is a common activity, the amount of alcohol a person drinks can wreak havoc on their health. In fact, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), an estimated 95,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year. This makes alcohol the third-leading preventable cause of death in the United […]

Portable Alcohol Breathalyzer

Portable Alcohol Monitoring Device by LifeSafer® Alcohol is one of the most common substances of abuse among drug court participants, yet many testing technologies do not do a good job of detecting alcohol consumption. Portable Alcohol Monitoring by LifeSafer is the ONLY portable alcohol monitoring unit that meets NHTSA’s rigorous standards for accuracy and reliability. […]

Mandatory Alcohol Assessment And Treatment Laws

Mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment laws require convicted DUI/DWI offenders to undergo an assessment of alcohol abuse problems and, if necessary, participate in a treatment program. Assessment and/or treatment can be ordered by the Department of Motor Vehicles and/or the Court. Sometimes in between the assessment and treatment, offenders are sent to Alcohol Education Classes […]

Putting An Alcohol-related Driving Offense Behind You

5 Ways You Can Get Your Life Back After an alcohol-related driving conviction (DWI, DUI, OWI, or OVI), you might feel like your life has hit an all time low. When you’re dealing with court dates, attorney meetings, and interlock service appointments, you’re probably thinking this ordeal will never end. Fortunately, there are many things […]

5 Reasons Why You Should Use An Ignition Interlock Device

Ignition interlock devices are widely used in Pennsylvania to reduce drunk driving cases. These devices are installed in your vehicle to measure your blood alcohol levels through a simple breath test. If alcohol is detected, the device will prevent you from starting your car. Although this may seem like an extreme measure to reduce drunk […]

Could Wisconsin’s Wimpy Ignition Interlock Law Finally Man Up?

Drunk driving appears to be an easier occupation in Wisconsin than it is in the surrounding states. Wisconsin does not criminalize a first OWI provided the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is below .15. But that might change if State Representative Andre Jacque gets his way. The Republican from the De Pere Assembly District plans to […]

Judicial Liaison: Kathy Eshelman

Kathy Eshelman Judicial Liaison, Senior Director Region: Midwest Product Type: Portable Alcohol Monitoring and Ignition Interlock Device Email: [email protected] Phone: 614-230-3254 LinkedIn: Connect with Kathy Signup to Become A Partner and Refer A Client Meet Kathy Eshelman Kathy has spent over 20 years building relationships within the judicial system and government agencies. As the Vice President […]

Lifesafer Ignition Interlock Now Provides Service In Nevada

That’s right! LifeSafer Ignition Interlock is open for business in Nevada with many quality locations for your convenience. When can I get my Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed? In Nevada, your license is suspended or confiscated immediately if your breath alcohol concentration (BAC) is .08 or above or if you refuse the test. You will […]

How Sweden Figured Out Drunk Driving

One thing Americans don’t like to do is learn from other countries. We have our own way of doing things, and it’s gotten us pretty far. But other countries are a lot further along when it comes to drunk driving, and it pays to look over their shoulder. Take Sweden. Sweden has the lowest rate […]

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