by inno-admin | Jan 8, 2018 | alcohol abuse, alcohol awareness, better drinking culture, binge drinking, drink responsibly, General, Hangover, Making a Difference
“Because Hangovers Suck” Speaks to Millennial Drinkers Hangovers suck, as does waking up with regrets the morning after drinking. That’s the message a Michigan-based grassroots organization, Better Drinking Culture (BDC), is using in an attempt to promote healthier...
by inno-admin | Dec 15, 2017 | alcohol abuse, alcohol facts, Alcohol Misuse & Abuse, Drunk & Impaired Driving, drunk driving, dui, dui tactics, impaired driving
With Thanksgiving DUIs Up, What Does That Mean for the Rest of the Season If Thanksgiving is any indication, holiday DUI arrests can be expected to rise. Despite the repeated efforts of both law enforcement and private agencies to educate the public on the dangers and...
by inno-admin | Dec 8, 2017 | alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, alcohol tax, alcohol-fueled offenses, drunk driving, dui, impaired driving, Legislation & Public Policy
Will An Alcohol Tax Break Hurt Drunk Driving Efforts? As Congress works to reconcile the House and Senate versions of the proposed tax changes, policy analysts predict one item likely to survive the discussion is a tax cut on beer, wine, and spirits. The Senate...
by inno-admin | Dec 6, 2017 | alcohol abuse, Alcohol Misuse & Abuse, legislation, Legislation & Public Policy, madd, NHTSA, underage drinking
Drinking legally at 19? Wisconsin is considering it Could lowering the legal drinking age reduce binge drinking among younger drinkers, particularly those in college? Three Wisconsin state legislators seem to think so. The proposed bill, sponsored by Republican...
by inno-admin | Nov 21, 2017 | 24/7 Sobriety, 24/7 Sobriety Programs, continuous alcohol monitoring, drunk driving, dui tactics, First-time DUI Offenders, Monitoring & Technology
New Kentucky Program Seeks to Curb Repeat DUI Offenses Since 2011, Jefferson County—home of Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city—has averaged 4,260 DUI charges annually. In 2016 alone, Jefferson District Court saw a total of 2,383 DUIs, of which, 22% were repeat...
by inno-admin | Nov 15, 2017 | Drunk & Impaired Driving, drunk driving, dui, Legislation & Public Policy, NHTSA, responsible beverage service
Responsible Beverage Service and Enforcement: Does it Reduce DUIs? Can a simple education program for bartenders and alcohol servers reduce drunk driving? The results of a study published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) earlier this year...
by inno-admin | Nov 13, 2017 | alcohol misuse, alcohol-fueled offenses, Blackout Wednesday, college drinking, Drunk & Impaired Driving, drunk driving, holiday drunk driving, impaired driving, Societal Costs, underage drinking
Infographic: Drinking and DUIs During the Holidays The holidays are a season of traditions, many of which include family and friends, large meals, and fun parties. But there are some unwelcomed traditions that accompany this season as well—mainly binge drinking, drunk...
by inno-admin | Nov 3, 2017 | 2016 drunk driving data, 2016 drunk driving deaths, 2016 drunk driving fatalities, alcohol fatalities, alochol-impaired, Drunk & Impaired Driving, NHTSA
2016 Data: Drunk Driving Deaths Up for Second Year in a Row Newly released data from the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that both overall traffic deaths and alcohol-involved traffic fatalities increased in 2016 over the previous year....
by inno-admin | Oct 26, 2017 | Drunk & Impaired Driving, drunk driving crashes, Lyft, ridesharing apps, Uber
Are Ridesharing Services Affecting Drunk Driving Crashes? Research over the past few years suggests that the availability of ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, may help reduce drunk driving incidents. With the use of these apps on the rise, it makes sense...
by inno-admin | Oct 24, 2017 | Drunk & Impaired Driving, dui, ignition interlock, ignition interlock study, legal BAC, Monitoring & Technology, Motorcycles, NHTSA
Ignition Interlocks for Motorcycles: Does It Make Sense? Last May, a study headed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration posed an interesting question: does it make sense to apply ignition interlocks to motorcycles? Examining data from 2011, NHTSA found...
