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Drugged Driving Laws Need an Overhaul
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Tuesday, 13 October 2015 / Published in Drugs, Impaired Driving, Law, Traffic Safety
Drugged Driving
Drugged Driving Laws Need an Overhaul According to a report released this week by the Governors Highway Safety Association, the number of dead drivers who tested positive for drugs jumped
The Hidden Epidemic: Alcoholism Among Seniors
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Tuesday, 22 September 2015 / Published in Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, Drugs, Prescription Medication, Substance Use Disorder
The Hidden Epidemic: Alcoholism Among Seniors The American Medical Association called it a “hidden epidemic.” The National Institute of Health says it is “[o]ne of the fastest growing health problems
Medical Marijuana: Are There Any Benefits?
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Tuesday, 08 September 2015 / Published in Drugs, Marijuana
Medical Marijuana: Are There Any Benefits? Every day more and more reports, research and articles are released that address the question of whether there are truly benefits to medical marijuana.
Combating DWI—Have We Done Enough?
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Saturday, 01 August 2015 / Published in Alcohol, Alcohol Use Disorder, DWI Courts, Impaired Driving, Problem Solving Courts, Substance Use Disorder, Traffic Safety, Treatment
Combating DWI—Have We Done Enough? May 14th, 1988 is a day that will long be remembered by many.  On that day, the deadliest impaired driving crash in U.S. history occurred

Tough on Crime is Not Smart on Crime.

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Saturday, 01 August 2015 / Published in Drugs, Problem Solving Courts, Substance Use Disorder, Treatment
The shibboleth ‘tough on crime’ is one politicians find quite appealing. The problem is that being tough – without being smart and effective – makes the community less safe and