Drunk driving deaths are beginning to decline in most states, a fact some experts connect with stricter penalties and new technology like ignition-interlocking devices. According to study results from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released in 2008, fatalities associated with drunk driving fell by nearly 7 percent from 2007 to 2008.
The declining death rate was noted in all but 18 states, with...
Life Factors Can Lead to Alcohol Consumption Post Liver Transplant
Throughout the addiction and treatment industries, it is understood that an individual never truly recovers from alcoholism. An addiction to the substance can be overcome, but the individual is always susceptible to relapse. This can be an issue for those who need a liver transplant due to excessive alcohol use.
A recent Science Daily release...
As the Hispanic American population grows in the United States, it is important for policymakers to understand the healthcare needs for the group. It is especially critical to provide adequate facilities for the treatment of substance abuse for every segment of the population.
Each year the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration gathers, organizes and publishes data about substance abuse in the...
By any estimates, drunk driving wreaks a staggering toll on society. First, there’s the incalculable loss of human life. Who can put a dollar estimate on that? Besides an actuary, no one would dare say how much a human life is worth – certainly not in terms of what that individual’s loss of life means to surviving family members and loved ones. Still, there are some statistics that we can...
Teenagers and young adults under the age of 21 who drink are at an increased risk for developing an addiction to alcohol, and also are at a higher risk of struggling with certain problems, such as illicit drug use and violence. Each year the National Survey on Drug Use and Health gathers information about substance use across all age groups and provides insight into the trends in alcohol consumption among teens and...
