Polydrug Abuse and Impaired Driving

The Impact of Polydrug Abuse on Impaired Driving

Ed Wood of DUID Victim Voices examines DUI cases in Colorado, revealing that polydrug abuse, not just marijuana, is the leading factor in impaired driving fatalities. Delays in blood sampling further complicate impairment detection, raising concerns about current testing methods and policies.
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older driver safety

Older Driver Safety: Simple Tools That Save Lives

The Baby Boomers are yet again changing business as usual. There are now both low tech and high tech programs and devices that help with older driver safety and senior health issues who are involved in a vehicle crash or suffering a medical emergency. Yellow Dot Responding to an aging population and older driver safety
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cannabis harm reduction

Cannabis Harm Reduction: A New Path in Addiction Treatment?

The topic of marijuana is of growing interest across the world.  At least 10 countries have seen or will see marijuana legalization either recreational or medical use: Spain, Netherlands, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Ecuador, Israel[1] and Australia.[2] As of 2015, Bangladesh, North Korea, Czech Republic, Portugal, Uruguay, the Netherlands, and the United States (Recreational-Washington, Colorado, Oregon, Alaska,
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Mediators in Family Law

Judicial Decisions and Mediators in Family Law

Psychology plays a significant role in family law cases, but is it always scientifically valid? Many custody decisions rely on mediators’ recommendations, often based on subjective assessments. This episode explores the impact of psychological evaluations, potential biases, and the need for stronger legal and scientific scrutiny in family law courts.
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Veterans Treatment Courts

Veterans Treatment Courts: Honoring Service with Justice

Today is Veterans Day in the United States.  This means we should think, not just about those veterans who have been killed or physically wounded over the last decade and a half  of the wars in the middle east but, also of those veterans who return from those wars suffering from invisible wounds in the form
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road traffic victim remembrance

Road Traffic Victim Remembrance: Reflect and Take Action

November 15, 2015, just another Sunday, right? No, not at all. This coming Sunday is much more is time for road traffic victim remembrance. It is the United Nations (U.N.) World Day of Remembrance for Traffic Crash Victims. Every year, the third Sunday in November is a day to reflect, to think about family, friends,
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Safe Driving for Veterans

Safe Driving for Veterans: Addressing Post-Deployment Road Risks

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for veterans after deployment. The transition from combat driving to civilian roads poses unique risks. Programs like the Veterans’ Safe Driving Initiative help address these challenges through awareness, education, and policy efforts, ensuring veterans stay safe on the road after returning home.
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lawyers as peacemakers

Lawyers as Peacemakers: Reflections from South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa I recently had the honor to attend and speak at the “Lawyers as Peacemakers” conference in Pretoria, South Africa. Sponsored by the Institute for Dispute Resolution in Africa (IDRA) at the University of South Africa College of Law, the gathering explored therapeutic jurisprudence (TJ) and its practical application to various issues. The
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