As we discussed here last year, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has taken steps to rescind federal guidelines regarding how colleges and universities should handle sexual assault accusations that were implemented under the Obama administration. Among the changes...
Busting 3 common police questioning myths
You may think that you have to answer the questions that police are asking you, but the truth is that you do not. In fact, the only information you have to give police is your name – and in many cases – leaving it at that may make the most sense.All too often, people...
Tips for staying sober in college
When teens go off to college, parents often worry that they'll find themselves in situations where other students are drinking copious amounts of alcohol and encouraging them to do the same. Even for college students who are too young to legally drink, it's not...
Study looks at binge drinking among underage college women
College women are catching up to their male counterparts in a very dangerous area: binge drinking. Also known as heavy episodic drinking (HED), it's defined as consuming at least four alcoholic drinks within two hours. It has increased among American female college...
State lawmakers consider harsher penalties for DWI with a child
The frequency of people driving while intoxicated (DWI) with a minor in the vehicle is increasing in Maryland. That was the testimony of the head of the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) at a hearing held recently by the state legislature's House Judiciary...
Why driving the day after a night out can be dangerous
Everyone knows that driving after drinking is unsafe – to you and others on the road. Many people think that by getting a good night's sleep at home or at someone else's house, they're fine to drive the next morning. Driving with a hangover, regardless of what your...
How easy is it for underage kids to get alcohol?
Parents of teens may not want to hear it, but many junior high and high school kids drink alcohol. Even if your child doesn't drink, he or she likely has been around kids who do. Where they obtain that alcohol and how easy it is for them to get may be unsettling.The...
3 common college student drinking crimes
Spring break is right around the corner. Just next month, you will have the entire week off from classes. While many students are deciding to travel - even take off to a warmer location - there are many others who are just staying in the area, planning to enjoy a much...
What if you refuse or fail blood alcohol testing in Maryland?
Whether your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) comes up as being over Maryland's legal limit or you refuse to take the test altogether, you'll likely end up with the same result. A police officer will likely take away your Maryland driver's license and submit details...
Actor facing child porn sentencing found dead of apparent suicide
A 35-year-old actor who was best known for his role on the television show Glee appears to have taken his own life just weeks before he was to learn his sentence for possession of child pornography. According to the Los Angeles coroner, he hanged himself.Mark Salling,...