Supplying a teenager with alcohol is serious. It can lead to unforeseen, sometimes deadly, consequences. Yet, friends, family, and other adults often give alcohol to minors without a second thought. Before supplying a teenager with alcohol, consider these five reasons not to give a teen … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Not to Give a Teenager Alcohol
What is North Carolina’s Zero Tolerance Law?
Did you know that most of the people killed in alcohol-related crashes include teenage drivers and passengers? According to NCDOT.gov, in 2019, fifteen to nineteen-year-olds accounted for 975 alcohol related crashes on North Carolina roadways, resulting in 9 fatalities. The fact is too many people … [Read more...] about What is North Carolina’s Zero Tolerance Law?
How Serious is a DWI in North Carolina?
When you were growing up, did you ever have a friend tell you, “It’s only wrong if you get caught”? Swiping that cookie from Grandma’s cookie jar before dinner wasn’t a big deal if no one saw, and you could pass off your inability to finish dinner as a stomach ache. Missing school from a light bulb … [Read more...] about How Serious is a DWI in North Carolina?
The Link Discovered Between Substance Abuse, Violence, and Suicide
Suicide is among the top ten causes of death in the United States, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It alone accounts for over 34,000 deaths each year, and an even greater number of people attempt suicide – roughly 5 percent of adults. The link between substance abuse, … [Read more...] about The Link Discovered Between Substance Abuse, Violence, and Suicide
Suicide: One of the Greatest Risks of Addiction
Sometimes referred to as the hidden risk of addiction, suicide is all too often tied to the use of drugs and alcohol. According to a report released by the Center for Disease Control, suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. Substance abuse increases the likelihood of self-harm and … [Read more...] about Suicide: One of the Greatest Risks of Addiction
Can I Refuse a Drug Test?
Refusing to take a drug test is much like refusing to take a breathalyzer; it’s your right to say no, but just taking the test is usually the better option. The question you pose shouldn’t be whether you can refuse a drug test, but instead whether refusal is a smart decision. Drug tests are ordered … [Read more...] about Can I Refuse a Drug Test?
What Happens During a North Carolina DWI Assessment?
Don’t drive drunk. Everyone knows not to, but that knowledge doesn’t always stop them. It can happen in a hundred ways, from drinks with the folks at the office after work to celebrating your best friend’s wedding. The event wraps up, you swagger to your car with that floaty feeling of happiness, … [Read more...] about What Happens During a North Carolina DWI Assessment?
