In high school, most, if not all of us, have probably experienced trying to buy beer using whatever means necessary—from fake IDs to having someone of legal drinking age buy it for us. We all have the Minimum Legal Drinking Age (MLDA) laws to thank for that. Because of these laws, we had to wait … [Read more...] aboutZero Tolerance Laws for Underage DUI Offenses in North Carolina
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How Parents Can Stop Their Teen From Drinking and Driving
As far as the law is concerned, teenagers aren’t supposed to drink, but many of them drink anyway, thanks to fake IDs as well as adults who enable this behavior by buying alcohol for them. Underage drinking is bad enough, but many teenagers make things worse by getting behind the wheel after … [Read more...] aboutHow Parents Can Stop Their Teen From Drinking and Driving
UNC Student’s Death Shines Light on the Cognitive Impact of Binge Drinking
Having fun, partying, throwing back, relaxing, enjoying a night out with friends, letting loose – how do you do it? Chances are there’s alcohol involved, and there is nothing wrong with knocking back a beer or enjoying an alcoholic beverage in these settings. But if you’re not careful, consuming … [Read more...] aboutUNC Student’s Death Shines Light on the Cognitive Impact of Binge Drinking
HB 1842 Amends Virginia’s Alcohol Laws
High-proof alcohol is a hot topic of discussion. Our neighboring state, Virginia, has passed a new bill called HB 1842. According to Becca Mitchelle, reporting for WTKR, the new bill that is now law legalizes the sale of 151-proof liquor within the state of Virginia. Previously, the … [Read more...] aboutHB 1842 Amends Virginia’s Alcohol Laws
