By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN updated 6:36 AM EDT, Wed May 15, 2013 Washington (CNN) — A common benchmark in the United States for determining when a driver is legally drunk is not doing enough to prevent alcohol-related crashes that kill about 10,000 people each year and should be made more restrictive, transportation safety investigators…
DetailsSaturday, April 27 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event runs from 10:00am until 2:00pm. If you have unwanted prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicines, this is a great opportunity to safely discard them. Enter your ZIP code to find a collection site near you. Properly disposing of medicines is important to human health and…
DetailsApril’s designation as Alcohol Awareness Month is the perfect time for The Century Council to share our commitment to responsibility – but we need your help. “Join the Conversation” is our theme for April. Join us to ignite one million conversations. Join us to fight drunk driving, underage drinking, and binge drinking. Join us and…
DetailsApril 22-23, 2013 Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa An Official Walt Disney World® Resort Join Lyla Hernandez as she discusses the Institute of Medicine’s framework for assessing the value of community-based prevention To improve our nation’s health, greater emphasis must be placed on efforts to keep people healthy as opposed to treating them once…
DetailsIf you’re wondering whether it’s OK to have an occasional alcoholic drink, check with your health care provider. A small amount of alcohol—such as a single beer or glass of wine with dinner—is fine for some people. On the other hand, drinking too much alcohol is harmful for anyone. Among the health risks are liver…
DetailsAlcohol poisoning Alcohol poisoning occurs when a high level of alcohol in present in an individual’s bloodstream caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Alcohol poisoning is typically accompanied by drunkenness, and often results in vomiting, semi consciousness and possibly unconsciousness. In extreme cases, it also can lead to death. While alcohol poisoning can be fatal, it…
DetailsState expects expanded use of continuous alcohol monitoring devices CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 1, 2012 –/PRNewswire/ — One of North Carolina’s most notable legislative efforts this year will go into effect December 1, essentially expanding sanctions and monitoring requirements for repeat drunk drivers. Laura’s Law, named after teenager Laura Fortenberry, who was killed by a three-time convicted drunk driver,…
Details11.19.2012 Source: Exigence Group An alcohol testing program that was implemented six years ago has reduced driving under the influence arrests by more than 10 percent and arrests pertaining to domestic violence by 9 percent in South Dakota, according to a study appearing in the American Journal of Public Health. The 24/7 Sobriety Project, a…
DetailsCourts clamp down on Hardcore Drunk Drivers during the holidays DENVER, Nov. 17, 2012 — /PRNewswire/ — New data on repeat, high-risk drunk drivers ordered to be monitored continuously for drinking shows that violations increase an average of 54% on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday, now considered one of the deadliest for alcohol-related fatalities by the…
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