The Social Host Waiver – Will It Protect You?

For many years – hundreds, perhaps – it’s been clear that some people will drink and act irresponsibly no matter what. The depressing number of alcohol-related crashes on our roads is proof of that. Social…
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What Happens At A DUI Victim Impact Panel?

Many states require those convicted of impaired driving to attend a victim impact panel as part of their diversion or post-adjudication education requirements. What is a victim impact panel? A group of people whose lives…
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That Microbrew Might Be Stronger Than You Think

Beer has always been plentiful in the US – even when it was outlawed – but the beer landscape has changed in the past two decades. For most of the 20th Century there were national brands –…
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What Is A Super Drunk And Who Protects Us From Them?

Metropolis and Gotham city get super heroes. Most cities are much less lucky – they get super drunks. Last week a drunk driver led police on a chase on the streets of Ypsilanti, Michigan. Officers…
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Personal Breathalyzers For Your Mobile Phone

If you’ve ever been stopped by the police and asked to submit to a sobriety test you have probably seen a handheld breathalyzer. These devices are highly calibrated to give the most accurate blood alcohol…
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Should I Take The Breathalyzer Test?

If you’re ever driving and get stopped by the police after drinking alcohol, odds are you’ll be asked to submit to a Breathalyzer, blood alcohol, or urine test. These tests are given so the officer…
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Quiz: Do I Have A Drinking Problem?

When most people think of someone who is an alcoholic, they have a pretty set picture in their mind of what that person may look and act like. They may think that the person would…
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Halloween And Alcohol Consumption

Halloween isn’t just for kids anymore. Although the streets will be lined with small trick or treaters dressed in various costumes and looking for candy, the nights leading up to and including Halloween will see…
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Child Passenger Safety Week And National Seat Check Saturday

For parents, there is no single piece of baby equipment that will offer your child protection more than a car seat. Beginning on September 15th to September 19th, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…
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What Goes Online Stays Online

When it comes to tweeting, posting Facebook status updates, and even posting photos on Instagram, it’s easy to be lulled into the feeling that you have some sort of privacy during the process. But when…
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