In its 24th year, National Recovery Month is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). During the month of September, substance abuse recovery and treatment facilities will join forces with … [Read more...] aboutAbsolute Advocacy Supports SAMHSA’s National Recovery Month
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Drunk Driving and Suicide: Recognizing The Cry For Help
This post is written in memory of a recent client who committed suicide just days before their court appearance for a DWI case. Suicide is among the leading causes of violent death in the United States. When people are dealing with pressures that they feel they can no longer cope with, they turn … [Read more...] aboutDrunk Driving and Suicide: Recognizing The Cry For Help
New National Push From NTSB Could Lower Legal Limit For DWI From .08 To .05
A new intervention and prevention campaign by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) could mean one drink is too many for safe driving limits. The NTSB recently released Reaching Zero: Actions to Eliminate Alcohol-Impaired Driving, a safety report that outlines the board's findings from a … [Read more...] aboutNew National Push From NTSB Could Lower Legal Limit For DWI From .08 To .05
NC Ignition Interlock Laws To Get Tougher? What You Need To Know
Established as a highway safety initiative in 1989, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) created the State of North Carolina Ignition Interlock Program. The objective of the Program is to hold drivers convicted of DWI accountable and to change their driving behavior. Ultimately, the … [Read more...] aboutNC Ignition Interlock Laws To Get Tougher? What You Need To Know
