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Subtopics Diana Crash Investigation (20) Victims of Drunk Driving (14) MADD (18) Articles & Resources Sort By : Guide Picks | Alphabetical | Recent A Designated Driver Is Not the 'Least Drunk' Instead of picking someone to remain sober and be the designated driver, a new study has found that many young people are choosing the "least drunk" of their group to get behind the wheel after a night of drinking. Communitiess Can Reduce Drunk Driving Fatalities Communities can decrease alcohol-related fatal crashes by providing better access to substance abuse treatment while reducing the availability of alcohol in the community. Drunk Driving Increases, Study Shows After a decline of alcohol-impaired driving throughout most of the 1990s, a new study shows that driving while intoxicated has increased signficantly and researchers believe is linked to an increase in binge drinking. Imaging Study Shows Why Drunk Drivers Are Dangerous Imaging studies of the brain when it is under the influence of alcohol reveal that different areas of the brain are impaired under high and low levels of alcohol, according to a Yale study. Ad Campaigns Against Drunk Driving May Be Effective A systematic review of ad campaigns against drunk driving, published in the June issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, suggests these mass media campaigns can reduce alcohol-related car crashes by 13 percent. Alcohol and Trauma Trauma is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in the United States and alcohol plays a big role in accidents and injuries. Alcohol-Related Impairment Alcohol consumption is associated with a wide range of accidents and injuries resulting from impaired performance of complex mental and motor functions. Alcohol Impairs More Than Motor Skills The cognitive effects of the alcohol linger well after motor performance is back to alcohol-free levels, causing drinkers to believe they are sober when they may still be impaired. The Costs As the United States celebrates Labor Day, hundreds of drivers will get behind the wheel while intoxicated. The "fortunate" ones will be arrested -- before they hurt themselves or someone else. The Dangers The likelihood of having an "accident" increases with every drink a driver takes. Here are the cold, hard facts. The Penalties In case you haven't noticed, the penalties for drinking and driving have gotten a lot tougher thanks to groups like MADD. The War In light of the revelation that Princess Diana's driver was drinking, Mothers Against Drunk Driving and other groups are using the incident as ammunition in their war against drunk drivers. Victims of Drunk Drivers The loved ones of those killed by drunken drivers have published many memorial pages on the Internet honoring the victims. There are hundreds of them. Ankle Bracelet Measures Blood Alcohol 24/7 More and more law enforcements agencies are beginning to use a new high-tech tool that helps them track the alcohol consumption of previous offenders, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Does the .08 BAC Standard Work? The National Highway Transportaion Safety Administration completed three studies of the effects of lowering the illegal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit from .10 percent to .08 percent. Highway Deaths Hit 13-Year High in 2003 The number of U.S. traffic fatalies hit a 13-year high in 2003, with a total of 43,220 deaths on U.S. highways and 40 percent of those were alcohol-related. Congress Launches New 'Stop DUI Caucus' With alcohol-related traffic deaths and injuries on the rise after years of decline, a bipartisan group of members of Congress announced the formation of the Congressional Stop DUI Caucus to bring renewed attention to the nationwide epidemic of drunk driving. DUI: The Battle Stalls The National Commission Against Drunk Driving (NCADD) says the battle against drinking and driving has stalled and needs a new jump-start. DUI Victims - Still Suffering Not all victims of drunk drivers are killed. Many survive the crashes, but for some their lives are changed forever. Drinking and Driving Drinking alcohol impairs a wide range of skills necessary for carrying out the basic tasks required to drive safely. Drinking Dangerous for Driver and Passengers Vehicle crash victims who have alcohol in their systems at the time of the crash suffer worse injuries, and are more likely to sustain a severe injury, than those who haven't been drinking, a new study finds. Drunk Driving Deaths Increased In 17 States Alcohol-related traffic death rates decreased in 32 states but increased in 17 during the last five years. State Programs Can Prevent DUIs Strong state activities designed to prevent driving under the influence may reduce the incidence of drinking and driving, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strict Licensing Laws Cut Drunk Driving Young drivers in states with more restrictive driver-licensing laws have lower rates of heavy drinking and driving under the influence of alcohol than those in states with less restrictive laws. Driving Records Request your driver's record directly from these state agencies. 60 Year Sentence! North Carolina finally took repeat DUI offender Melissa Marvin off the road, but it's a bit too late for four New Jersey teens. Bars Sued in Melissa Marvin Case Two bars that served alcohol to a driver in a high-profile drunk driving fatality case are being sued by the families of the four teens who were killed. 'Crash Site' Teaches DUI Dangers During the 2002-2003 school year, Vermont driver education teachers and students were introduced to a state-of-the art, interactive CD-ROM program designed to help teens understand the consequences of driving under the influence. Drunk Drivers Not All 'Problem Drinkers' Not all drunk drivers are problem drinkers, so prevention efforts should be targeted at a wider range of drinkers, not just the chronic heavy drinkers, researchers have concluded. Lower BAC Level From your About.com guide, MADD has once again taken the lead in trying to get legislation passed to crack down on drunk driving. Death Penalty for Drunk Drivers? The North Carolina Supreme Court hears a landmark case that could decide if drunken drivers who kill should be eligible for the death penalty. DUI - Is Jail the Best Answer? A long-time supporter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving has suggested to the organization that pushing jail sentences for DUI offenses may not always be the best solution. DUI Deaths Hit Record Low Traffic deaths related to alcohol were at their lowest rate but still account for one-third of all highway deaths. MADD Calls for Tougher Child Endangerment Laws Mothers Against Drunk Driving has called for tougher child endangerment laws, stricter enforcement by police and prosecutors, and training and public awareness for judges, attorneys, law enforcement, family services and other officials. New DUI Laws Unconstitutional? In our eagerness to try to crack down on drunk drivers, especially repeat offenders, sometimes we may be overlooking other very important issues. Not Guilty of Manslaughter? A California judge said a drunk driver was not guilty of manslaughter in an auto crash case in which a baby, delivered prematurely after the crash, died hours later. New Standard for Impaired Driving A vote by the U.S. Senate virtually forces all states to adopt a .08 legal intoxication standard for drunk drivers. Tough Year for Drunk Drivers The Year 2000 was generally a tough year for drunk drivers and important one for those who advocate stiff restrictions and greater penalties. Alcohol-Impaired Driving An eye-opening fact sheet from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. Alcohol Impaired Driving Statistics 250,000 people have died in alcohol related accidents in the past 10 years. Attitude Changes in DWI Offenders A study of North Carolina's Substance Abuse Treatment program shows that even short-term programs can change attitudes of drunk driving offenders. BAC Monitoring The effect of alcohol on behavior and reactions as blood alcohol content rises. Designate a Driver Program If your celebrations include the drinking of alcoholic beverages, simply plan ahead and designate a driver. Designated Drivers Designated drivers have probably saved nearly 50,000 lives and spared many more thousands of people from suffering injury from drunk driving. DriveSober.org Built by students at Regis University and Mullen High School this Web site is part of a program in which students advise other students about health issues. 'Dry' Texas County Has Worst DWI Rate A review of DWI arrest records among drivers ages 16 to 20 in Texas found that Armstrong County, which does not allow liquor sales, has the state's highest youth DWI arrest rate. Effects At Specific B.A.C. Levels The effects of alcohol intoxication are greatly influenced by individual variations among users. Some users may become intoxicated at a much lower levels. Facts About .08 BAC An average 170-pound man must have four drinks in one hour on an empty stomach to reach a .08 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level. Flashlight Contains Alcohol Sensor A new flashlight containing an alcohol sensor is helping law enforcement officials identify drunk drivers at police roadblocks. Hardcore Drunk Driving Project This sourcebook is designed to provide a single, comprehensive resource that can help deal effectively with hardcore drunk drivers. Legislative Crackdown Rep. Nita Lowey and Sen. Frank Lautenberg proposed legislation that will have make any state that does not lower its blood alcohol limit lose federal highway funds. Lower BAC Laws Save Lives The new .08 BAC Limit brochure published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. State Alcohol Laws A database of all state laws pertaining to alcohol, including criminal and civil liability, maintained by the University of Minnesota. 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