Police who initiate a traffic stop because they believe that a driver is impaired need to determine if that’s the case. There are two primary methods for doing this – field sobriety tests and chemical tests. Chemical blood alcohol concentration (BAC) tests and...
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Are annual drunk driving initiatives effective?
Labor Day 2023 is in the rearview mirror. Notable for multiple drunk driving arrests and accidents, statistics for this year have yet to be revealed. Concurrently, the data on the effectiveness of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” remains in the “to be...
The narcissism/alcohol use connection
Excessive and chronic drinking is often associated with alcohol use disorder. Mental health professionals often examine the connection between alcohol disorders and psychological conditions. Research indicates a potential correlation between alcoholism and...
What happens to a person who gets a DUI?
Alabama is a state that takes driving under the influence seriously. Several factors will determine the severity of the offender's punishment when charged with a DUI. First offense DUI If you are arrested in Alabama and convicted of a first offense DUI, you will face...
What is blood alcohol content?
In Alabama, the legal limit for blood alcohol content, BAC, is set at .08 for motorists over 21 and .02 for motorists under age 21. Blood alcohol content is the amount of alcohol left in the blood from drinking alcoholic beverages. The BAC provided represents the...
Alabama laws against drinking and driving
In Alabama, it is unlawful to operate a motorized vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or any combination of the two. The legal limit of Blood Alcohol Content for adult motorists is .08%. The legal limit for drivers under 21,...
Cocaine laws and penalties in Alabama
Alabama punishes drug crimes severely. If law enforcement finds someone in possession, sale or distribution of cocaine in the state, the likelihood of getting a felony charge is very high, leading to up to life in prison. Cocaine in Alabama The state categorizes...
What can happen if you’re a nurse who gets a DUI?
Nurses have one of the most demanding yet rewarding jobs in Alabama. However, one thing that can cause your world to come crashing down around you is getting charged with driving under the influence. This is what might happen to your nursing career in that situation....
How parents in Alabama should talk to juveniles about substance abuse problems
When an adolescent exhibits signs of a drug or alcohol addiction, parents often find it difficult to talk to them about it. They might not know what to say or how they can be effective. This is especially true if the son or daughter is no longer living at home, such...
Steps following a DUI
Deciding to drive in Alabama after using substances that are illegal or that could impair your driving ability could lead to significant consequences. One of these is being stopped by an officer and charged with a DUI. Here are a few things that you can expect if this...