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Drunk driving has been declining on America's roads, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). However, the news isn't all good. The same GHSA study found that drugged driving has been increasing — and the results have been deadly. The percentage...
Many of our readers are familiar with "Noah's Law." That Maryland law, officially called the Drunk Driving Reduction Act of 2016, was enacted following the death of a young Montgomery County police officer, Noah Leotta. He was killed by a drunk driver with two prior...
If you're sending your child off to college in the fall, whether here in Maryland or across the country, you're likely nervous about the kinds of things he or she will be exposed to, e.g., copious amounts of alcohol. You may find some assurance in the knowledge that...
Ignition interlock devices (IIDs) save lives. According to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), states with laws that require people who are guilty of driving under the influence to have IIDs installed in their vehicles reduce...
No amount of alcohol is going to improve your driving ability. That's why Maryland law states, "A person may not drive or attempt to drive any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol."If a police officer suspects that you've been driving under the influence, you...
The Greek system in colleges provides social and professional benefits to students while creating a strong, diverse community amongst members. But this environment often appeals to students looking to explore their newfound independence through alcohol and...
Kids have been sneaking alcohol into high school sporting events, dances, graduations and other functions since our grandparents' time -- and probably before that. While many high schools require kids who are suspected of being under the influence to submit to...
When Maryland parents send their kids off to college, one of their biggest fears is often the easy access their sons and daughters may have to alcohol. Even though they're too young to legally drink, most of us know from our own college days that alcohol is often...
Vaping has become extremely popular in recent years. Some people vape nicotine as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes. Others vape marijuana.Some people even vape alcohol. Using an alcohol vaporizer can get a person drunk more quickly than drinking alcohol....
A DUI conviction can follow you for many years. Sometimes, even after you've put the experience (the jail time, fines, mandatory alcohol awareness classes license suspension and so forth) behind you, it can re-emerge. For example, when you're looking for a new job,...