Now that spring is finally making its way to Maryland, many residents are planning their first boating excursion of the year. While for some people, having a few beers or a glass of wine is part of a day out on the water, if you're the one operating the boat, you have...
Month: March 2018
Lowering the legal blood alcohol content: Reduce drunk driving?
After some years of decline in drunk driving crashes, Maryland is once again seeing an increase in these accidents as well as related fatalities. Baltimore has more drunk driving crashes than anywhere else in the state.That's why there's been some media attention to a...
Why are some seniors at high risk of drunk driving crashes?
Many people tend to consider younger drivers the most likely to drive while under the influence of alcohol. However, people of all ages make this mistake -- including senior citizens.Seniors can be more at risk than younger people of being involved in a DUI-related...
Loved one struggling with addiction? You are not alone.
We live in world where everyone knows someone who is struggling with drug addiction. Even sadder to say, we all probably know someone who has even lost their life due to an addiction. Whether it’s a friend or family member – we are in the midst of an epidemic here in...
Revamped D.A.R.E. program comes to Maryland schools
A program that many Maryland parents participated in in middle school and perhaps earlier is getting a reboot in Anne Arundel County. The D.A.R.E. program was a staple of school curriculum from the 1980s (in the "Just Say No" days) through the early 2000s. The...
The link between underage drinking and behavioral issues
Some parents believe that it's normal for teens to "experiment" with alcohol, even if they're too young to drink legally. However, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) asserts that teen drinking can lead to some serious behavioral and...
Maryland legislators consider increasing DUI penalties
As we've discussed here before, Maryland has some strict laws related to driving under the influence. Some of these laws have been passed because of drunk driving crashes that have killed Marylanders.Now the Maryland state legislature is considering a bill sponsored...
How can you challenge Breathalyzer results?
If you're pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence and your blood alcohol content (BAC) registers as .08 or higher on the Breathalyzer, you may think that you have no chance of fighting the charges against you. However, that's not necessarily the...
How a DWI can impact your career
Being convicted for a DWI can have serious consequences to your life and career far into the future. Here in Maryland, even a conviction for a first offense can land someone in jail for two months.Beyond that, other potential penalties can impact your ability to work,...