The Marine Corps will crack down on reckless drinking by requiring service members cited for drunken driving and other drinking-related incidents to participate in a new program focused on “evidence-based intervention,” the service announced. The Prime for Life program was outlined briefly in Marine administrative message 527/12, released Sept. 21. It will focus on early…
MIDDLETOWN >> A city woman was arrested for driving under the influence after allegedly drinking hand sanitizer. Jennifer Wilcox, 36, 33 Russell St., was charged and released on a $500 bond for the incident and is due in court on Oct. 19. According to police reports, officers saw a car come around the corner of…
Tropical Storm Isaac Frequently Asked Questions I am evacuating due to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac. What should I do with my SCRAMx Bracelet, Base Station, and wireless adapter? If you are evacuating, please take all of your equipment with you. The SCRAMx Bracelet will continue to test and store data for up to 30 days. You…
Posted: 07/20/2012 8:19 am Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step groups are the leading U.S. approach to addiction recovery. Millions have attended these meetings and “worked the steps.” Popular media include countless references to AA-oriented recovery. Many scientific studies show that attending these meetings is associated with recovery. However, many individuals will not attend these…
At last week’s National Association of Counties (NACo) annual meeting in Pittsburgh, the NACo Justice and Public Safety Steering Committee approved a “Resolution in Support of Continuous Alcohol Monitoring for Pre-Trial Populations” at the 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition. The resolution, sponsored by Multnomah County Commissioner Judy Shiprack and passed by members of the steering…
According to Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD), today marks the 28th anniversary of the 21 Minimum Drinking Age Act.
New CAM Technology Helps Keep Drunk Drivers off the Road By L.A. Williams, Correspondent Christian Action League RALEIGH — By year’s end more defendants in the North Carolina court system may be wearing alcohol monitoring anklets instead of jail jumpsuits — at least that is the goal of a new law approved by the General…
The tax payers of Pinellas County saved millions annually without risking the safety of the community thanks to SCRAMx Alcohol Monitors.
Statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that roughly 40% of all drivers on the road after midnight, on the weekends, are operating their vehicles at an unlawful breath alcohol level.
A few safety tips from our friends at MADD: Plan a safe way home if you do plan on drinking Wear your seatbelt, even if you are in the back seat Don’t call or text while driving Slow down as many families will be on the road ways possibly visiting friends and family Be aware…
