Alcohol “Disability” and Former Officer DUI Lawsuit
Seeking help for other officers that experience a debilitating level of alcohol dependence, a former law enforcement professional is suing an Oregon city over his DUI-related firing. According to...
View ArticleDo Opinions on Alcohol Recycle Old Beliefs?
Although alcohol has been around since the beginning of time, it seems, the various campaigns against it have always had a way of capitalizing on trends within society. From the prohibition era, to...
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Signs of Alcohol Abuse and Addiction
If you are concerned about whether or not you or a loved one may have a problem with alcohol addiction, you are already taking steps in the right direction. Alcohol abuse is something that is different...
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What Happens at a Substance Abuse Evaluation?
Addiction is a powerful force for many people, whether the “substance” is illegal drugs, alcohol or shopping. Having an addiction means that you have an unhealthy relationship with certain activities...
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Ignition Interlock Devices and Alcoholism
Having an ignition interlock requirement can be more than a sign of a drunk driving conviction. For some, problems with alcohol abuse and addiction can lead to a pattern of drunk driving and the...
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Gender and the DUI Double Standard
Equality is worth striving for, whether in politics or getting equal slices of cake. We all want to feel treated fairly and to be seen as equals. But sometimes gender gets in the way. Drinking and DUI...
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Why Do Men Drink?
The nuances of gender roles and identity are vast, but when we get down to the typical drunk driver (a GenX midwestern male), the stereotype begins to make sense. Western culture values “a man’s man”...
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Drinking Could Be Healthy, DUI Still Isn’t
If you like to drink, you probably welcome the news that says alcohol can be a healthy part of any lifestyle. Maybe you also look away from the headlines that say too much drinking is bad, not even...
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Wake Up! An Energy Drink DUI is Just the Beginning
Energy drinks are great until the buzz wears off and you’re in the throes of more guarana than you can handle with your grappa. Mixing liquor and energy drinks may give an extra boost to your party,...
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