Tie One On For Safety
Dec. 8, 2010
MADD's press conference for their drive sober campaign was well attended by law enforcement from all over the entire region. Tying red ribbons to vehicles was encouraged as a reminder to drive sober during the holiday season and throughout the year. Sheriff Anderson of Sullivan and County Chief Price of Bristol, VA both recalled stories of devastation due to this entirely preventable problem.
MADD's press conference for their drive sober campaign was well attended by law enforcement from all over the entire region. Tying red ribbons to vehicles was encouraged as a reminder to drive sober during the holiday season and throughout the year. Sheriff Anderson of Sullivan and County Chief Price of Bristol, VA both recalled stories of devastation due to this entirely preventable problem.
To download your designated driver coupon, go to http://www.madd.org/feature-stories/november/Coupon-Banner.pdf.
One in Three Fatally Injured are 'Drugged Drivers'
According to the inaugural analysis of drug involvement from NHTSA’s Fatal Accident Reporting System census, one in three motor vehicle fatalities (33 percent) with known drug test results tested positive for drugs in 2009. Additionally, according to the new analysis, the involvement of drugs in fatal crashes has increased by five percent over the past five years, even as the overall number of drivers killed in motor vehicle crashes in the United States has declined. [more...]
Treatment Center Confirms Link Between Early Drug and Alcohol Use and Later Addiction
Dec 1, 2010
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4810924.htm
A new study shows the earlier an individual first tries drugs or alcohol, the more likely they are to develop a substance abuse problem later in life. Lakeview Health Systems, an addiction treatment center, confirms that the years before the age of 15 are especially fragile. They encourage parents to take preventive measures, as well as to intervene as soon as possible if they suspect drug or alcohol use. To assist families, Lakeview offers some preventive measures to take, as well as a free guide parents can download to help state an intervention.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/11/prweb4810924.htm
A new study shows the earlier an individual first tries drugs or alcohol, the more likely they are to develop a substance abuse problem later in life. Lakeview Health Systems, an addiction treatment center, confirms that the years before the age of 15 are especially fragile. They encourage parents to take preventive measures, as well as to intervene as soon as possible if they suspect drug or alcohol use. To assist families, Lakeview offers some preventive measures to take, as well as a free guide parents can download to help state an intervention.
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