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Author:  Sara Germano.


Source: Volume 10, Number 04, Fall 2006 , pp.84-91(8)




Impaired Driving Update

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Abstract: 

Articles from various journals addressing alcohol ads aimed at underage drinkers, drunk drivers, prescription drug abuse in college, a new alcohol prevention bill, peer drug counseling on campus, the effect of Graduated Driver Licensing Programs, a South Dakota bill allowing mandatory blood alcohol testing at crash sites to those who are believed to be intoxicated, a Missouri bill that would enact stricter penalties on underage drinkers, and a new program aimed at teaching college students the problems of addiction: “Exposure of African-American Youth to Alcohol Advertising, 2003-2004” by the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth, Georgetown University (Jun. 14, 2006); “Youth Exposure to Alcohol Advertising in Magazines, 2001- 2004: Good News, Bad News”; “Acculturation and Driving Under the Influence: A Study of Repeat Offenders by Sarah B. Hunter, Ph.D., Eunice Wong, Ph.D., Chris M. Beighley, M.S., and Andrew R. Morral, Ph.D. 67 (3) J. of Studies on Alcohol (May 2006); “Studies Identify Factors Surrounding Rise of Abuse of Prescription Drugs by College Students” by Lori Whitten 20 (4) NIDA Notes (Mar. 2006); “Governor Signs Alcohol Prevention Bill Into Law” by Tippi Raff The Enid (OK) News; “Students End Drug Advisor Training” by John R. McCartney The Harvard Crimson (May 2, 2006); “National Evaluation of Graduated Driver Licensing Programs” by Susan P. Baker, M.P.H., Li-Hui Chen, M.S., Ph.D., Guohua Li, M.D., Dr. P.H. June 2006; “Bill Allows Mandatory Blood Alcohol Testing” by Joe Kafka, Associated Press Aberdeen (SD) News (Jan. 18, 2006); “Senate Sends Teen Drinking Bill to Governor (MO)” by Associated Press Columbia Tribune (May 14, 2005); “Program Targets Addiction in College Students” by Will Richmond Herald News (MA) (Feb. 21, 2006);

Keywords: the Center on Alcohol Marketing and Youth, Georgetown University; J. of Studies on Alcohol; NIDA Notes; The Enid (OK) News; The Harvard Crimson; Associated Press Aberdeen; Associated Press Columbia Tribune; Herald News (MA);

Affiliations:  1: Fordham University.

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