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Facts and Statistics About Halloween and Driving Under the Influence Over 10,000 people die each year from drunk driving accidents. Holidays and celebrations including Halloween night can be some of the most dangerous times on the roads. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2015-2019 there were […]
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Woman Arrested for 6 Previous Drunk Driving Arrests, Accused of 7th Hours After Leaving Court According to KLAS (8 News Now) News, a woman was arrested for her 7th DUI mere hours after leaving court on a previous case. The Las Vegas woman, per their reporting, had allegedly committed 6 previous driving under the
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How to Work with a Mental Health Disorder According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Office on Women’s Health (OASH), there are millions of people in the United States living with mental health conditions that are also able to lead “happy, successful lives.” The agency notes that individuals with serious mental
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The Link Between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Depression is a serious mental health disorder than can affect a person’s entire life. It can lead to disinterest in many things, including school, work, and relationships. Studies show that people with depression or major depressive disorder, commonly have co-existing disorders including substance use disorder.
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The True Cost of Heavy Drinking in America Excessive alcohol use is a widespread problem in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the country. Excessive alcohol use can include binge drinking, heavy drinking, or alcohol
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Frequently Asked Questions About Drunk Driving How many people are killed each year in drunk driving accidents? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 32 people die every day in the United States in drunk driving crashes. Broken down, that is nearly one person every 45 minutes. In 2020, data shows
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The Link Between Traumatic Stress and Substance Abuse According to the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS), the link between substance use and stress is twofold. People who have experienced trauma often turn to alcohol or drugs to help them cope, while people with substance use disorders are “more likely to experience traumatic
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Ways to Help End Addiction through Early Intervention According to the Partnership to End Addiction, over 20 million people in America are affected by substance use and addiction. The primary focus of the organization is to catch drug or alcohol use disorders as early as possible, ideally during adolescence or early adulthood. The Partnership
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Things that May Surprise You About Driving Under the Influence in California Driving under the influence is a serious offense in California. Due to significant rates of recidivism, state lawmakers have imposed stricter penalties even on first offenses. It is important to discuss your case with a criminal defense attorney if you are arrested
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CDC Reports Record-High Overdoses in 2021 As reported by NBC News, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded over 107,600 drug overdose deaths in 2021. The number marked the highest drug-related death toll in recorded history. Overdose deaths related to drug use increased by 15% last year. In 2020, fatal drug overdoses
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