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A driver with a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher is presumed to be intoxicated. Blood tests are more trustworthy, but breath tests are commonly used.

For non smokers exposure to second hand cigarette smoke while having an alcoholic drink may lead to heart and liver damage.

In the early morning hours of January 3, 2009 Sam Shepard was arrested in Normal, IL and charged with a DUI. The DUI process does not vary for celebrities.

In 2007, 413,000 large trucks (gross vehicle weight of 10,000+ lbs) were involved in crashes in the US. In those crashes, over 4,800 people died and 101,000 were injured.

Students who choose to drink alcohol can also learn how to Drink Responsibly. This means students know the risks and dangers of their choice to drink.

After a DUI arrest in Florida, the officer can request chemical testing of the driver. A person driving in Florida is deemed to have consented to such testing.

A 51-year-old pilot is the latest member of a commercial flight crew to be criminally charged after his blood-alcohol level was found to exceed permissible amounts.

Mixing drinks with teenage recklessness can be a deadly combination. Don't wait until it's too late to talk to your teen about the dangers of alcohol poisoning.

Women should abstain from drinking at all during pregnancy due to the high risk of severe alcohol related health problems and birth defects in their unborn children.

FASD is a life-long condition. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD.

A DUI charge should always be taken very seriously, as it will have long lasting repercussions which go far beyond fines, prison sentences and revoked licenses.

On January 1, 1986, statutory summary suspensions were added to the laws of Illinois against drunk driving. These suspensions arise from the concept of implied consent.

There's been a lot of discussion of road risks caused by text messaging while driving a car. Teen boys and younger male drivers, already high risk, should be warned.

The holidays are a popular time of the year to raise a glass and toast to future happiness and health. It is also a time of excesses, especially when it comes to alcohol.

Boaters need to understand the risk involved with alcohol use and operating boats. Boat operators need to evaluate alcohol use like any other stress they experience

Explore the side effects on the fetus if a woman drinks while she is pregnant.

Many boaters see little harm in drinking alcohol while out on the water. Safety statistics and research prove otherwise, it is a dangerous and preventable practice.

Blackouts involve that part of the brain that makes/stores memories, but does it mean that college students who are having Blackouts are damaging their brains?

When it comes to drinking, what does it mean to "know your limit"? Here are tips to help you prevent alcohol abuse and learn when to stop.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth has been suspended for the 2009 season for a DUI manslaughter that took the life of 59-year-old Mario Reyes.

A suspected DUI driver in Florida is subject to license suspension for failing or refusing chemical testing. The suspension can be contested at an administrative hearing.

The road between Pentiction and Naramata: Where some of the best vineyards and wineries in the Okanagan Valley can be found.

Research on the effects of alcohol on breastfed babies is often conflicting. Keeping baby healthy and safe is job one, so get informed before taking that first sip.

So much is said about the consumption of alcohol, that it may be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Study these myths to understand more about drinking.

Binge drinking in college students was the subject of a study that suggested that motivational interviewing with feedback could reduce alcohol consumption.

Abstaining from social drinking while nursing is difficult, but what is the cost of having an alcoholic drink or two?

Driving drowsy can put you at risk but there are some warning signs to look for and tips to protect you and help you arrive safely at your destination

The last 24 hours in baseball have been exciting: the Yankees did not extend A-Rod's huge contract, Brian McCann gets big bucks, and La Russa falls asleep at the wheel.

The best Australian wine brands are accessible from the city of Adelaide; Jacob's Creek, Wolf Blass, Penfolds and D'arenberg... to name just a few.

If an NFL player can play in the Super Bowl after killing a woman in a DUI-related car accident, how can the league deny Michael Vick's desire to play football again?

North Carolina has harsh penalties for individuals driving while impaired. The punishment varies and depends on if a person was previously charged with DWI.

Text-messaging is driving teens to distraction and horrific accidents on the road. But a 73-year-old law prevents Americans from installing a solution in their vehicles.

For centuries, theories of sleep and dreaming was a dark area of research. Scientists thought the sleeping brain was inactive and "dead to the world"....

Alcohol is the most widely used psychoactive drug. It is a powerful, toxic and addictive substance, used by about 65-70 percent of all Americans - especially men.

The Chicago Bears cut budding superstar Tank Johnson after he was arrested in Arizona for driving while impaired, Tank's third arrest in two years.

An important part of a weight loss program is exercise. Cutting back on food in conjunction with activity that burns calories is the key to losing weight.

From hitting on the boss to driving drunk, drinking too much can cause trouble that lasts much longer than the hangover. Learn the best etiquette for the holidays.

When someone is arrested for a DUI in Illinois, it is actually the beginning of two cases. There is a criminal case and a civil case.

Canada is a great place for recreational boating, cruising and paddling. Check up on current Canadian boating regulations before you leave.

A first time California DUI often results in very severe penalties. They include much higher insurance rates with SR-22 policies, loss of CDL, and loss of employment.

James Frey published A Million Little Pieces in 2003. Published as a memoir, it later became obvious that Frey's "autobiography" was as much fiction as truth.

It's at this time of year that alcohol consumption rates increase exponentially -as well as the many problems associated with it. Learn how to avoid these problems.

Millions of people include alcoholic beverages in their party routine. Unfortunately, consumption of alcoholic beverages has a downside. Learn how not to be its victim.

Despite this chronic sleep disorder, famous people with narcolepsy have battled to gain their success. Here are some inspirational celebrities with narcolepsy.

The weekend blitz that was carried out in both countries on Dec. 11, 12 and 13 showed that arrests alone will not stop alcohol-fueled crime and drunk driving.