Drunk Driving: Day 4 - Drunk Driving and Drinking Problems

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Drunk Driving Day 4 - Drunk Driving and Drinking Problems From Buddy T, your Guide to Alcoholism Because of the efforts of anti-drunk driving groups over many years, the laws of most states today send the message to DUI offenders that getting behind the wheel while intoxicated may not seem like a drinking problem to them, but it is a public safety problem for society. Most states now require an assessment of a drunk driver's drinking habits. DUI and Alcohol Evaluation Does a DUI Arrest Equal a Drinking Problem? If someone is arrested for drunk driving, most states make the assumption that the person has a drinking problem and they mandate alcohol evaluation, education and treatment before restoring driving privileges. DUI and Alcohol Evaluation If you have been arrested for drunk driving, in most states at some point you will be evaluated to find out if you have a drinking problem that may require treatment. This quiz is an example of the questions you will be asked and the results you may receive from the evaluation. Drunk Drivers Not All 'Problem Drinkers' Not all drunk drivers are problem drinkers, so prevention efforts should be targeted at a wider range of drinkers, not just the chronic heavy drinkers, researchers have concluded. State by State Drunk Driving Laws Will you have to undergo alcohol evaluation, education and treatment because of your drunk driving arrest? Check the laws of your state for alcohol evaluation and other penalties and requirements. More About Drunk Driving Issues More information and resources about drunk driving issues and prevention efforts. Drunk Driving Terms Mandatory Alcohol Education and Assessment Some states do not offer them. Zero Tolerance The rules are different if you are underage. Habitual Offender The penalties increase significantly. This email is written by: Buddy T Alcoholism Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Drunk Driving' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement