In the first part of this series, we asked the question: Are ADETS programs in North Carolina effective at preventing DWI’s? Here, we look at the goals and outcomes of the ADETS program as well as how it is designed to help reduce the number of accidents, injuries, deaths and crimes caused by people who…
For the past several years, North Carolina has consistently been among the states reporting the highest number of deaths related or caused by people who drive while impaired. This invites the question of whether the right programs and systems are in place to lower these numbers. In this article, we provide an overview of the…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. This annual awareness campaign sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD) since 1987, has been instrumental in giving a voice to people who are affected by alcoholism and abuse. Tragically millions of lives are affected by people who drink alcohol. This national campaign is aimed…
The latest results published by national and international medical research shows that in many cases, drinking moderate amounts of alcohol DOES decrease symptoms that can lead to heart disease including heart attack, stroke or vascular disease. In some cases, symptoms were reduced by up to 40%. Here are some of the studies that back up…