The holidays are a time for good times with friends and families. These good times also bring an increase in drunk driving. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. It is a time to pledge to not drink under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Certification Map…

Alcohol statistics from the infographic:

• 39% of kids between 12-17 have drank alcohol once in their lifetime
• 6% of kids between 12-17 drink 40+ days in their lifetime
• 66% of students at Penn State have nursed a hangover
• Over 0.40 BAC level for general lack of behavior, unconsciousness, and up to death
• A 100-pound male needs 10 drinks to get to .38
• A 100-pound female needs between 8-9 drinks to…
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Alcohol Awareness Month starts today.  It's a month that encourages you to take this time to educate yourself and your loved ones about the dangers of alcohol abuse.  What if you had an app that could help you make smart decisions about how much alcohol you drink at the next party?  The folks at Lifeloc Technologies have created the first-ever alcohol awareness iPhone app that will aid people…

Little is ever heard, though, about the risks of drinking and walking, which can be just as dangerous, said trauma surgeon Dr. Thomas Esposito at Loyola University Health System in Maywood, Ill. "Alcohol impairs your physical ability to walk and to drive," Esposito said. "It impairs your judgment, reflexes and coordination. It's nothing more than a socially acceptable, over-the-counter stimulant/depressant." A trauma surgeon for more than 20 years,…

1.  Recognize someone who has had one too many. Signs that a person has drunk too much include slurred speech, inability to remain standing or sitting up straight, a marked desire to lie down or loll over, questionable walking technique, stumbling, unusual, loud, or embarrassing behavior, violent reactions, bloodshot eyes, feeling extreme temperature differences, etc. The amount of care your drunk friend or acquaintance will need…