Alarming DUI Statistics

April 9th, 2010

It seems like everyone knows that driving under the influence is not only dangerous, but often times lethal. But despite this understanding, thousands of people take that risk every year when they get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol. After all the deaths, injuries and losses, drunk driving is still just as dangerous and just as lethal.

So far, in 2010, there have been over 3,000 alcohol-related deaths. If that rate continues more than 9,000 people will be dead due to the deadly combination of alcohol and vehicles. Additionally, of all traffic fatalities in 2008, 37% of them were alcohol related.

Sometimes driving drunk is one time thing that people have done. However, most often, drunk drivers are habitual offenders. Unlike those suffering from a heroin addiction, or a cocaine addiction, alcohol is legal and can be bought in almost any grocery store. This often times makes staying away from alcohol extremely difficult. The only real way to handle this is to enroll someone who has an alcohol dependancy in a long term, inpatient drug and alcohol rehab.

Before more people get killed by drunk drivers, please take the time to talk to someone that drives drunk and let them know that there is help out there. If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a drug or alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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Rip Torn Pleads Not Guilty

April 1st, 2010

Actor Rip Torn plead not guilty on Tuesday for charges that he broke into a bank, was in possession of a gun and was attempting to rob the bank. Reports have indicated that Rip Torn was extremely intoxicated and has had problems with alcohol addiction in the past.

Often times people think of heroin addiction, or cocaine addiction when they think of an addict. However, alcohol addiction is the biggest drug threat to the United States. One of the biggest barriers to overcoming this addiction is the constant reminders of alcohol and the constant cravings that alcoholics experience.

One drug and and alcohol rehab has developed a method of detoxification that eliminates cravings. The New Life Detoxification Program is a sauna program which allows the body to rid itself of the harmful drug and alcohol toxins that attach themselves to the fatty tissues in the body. These toxins release into the bloodstream during moments of physical exhertion or stress, causing cravings.

Boasting a 76% success rate, Narconon Louisiana has used the New Life Detoxification program since its inception. If you or anyone you know is in need of help for a drug or alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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DUI Deaths Are An Epidemic Across The U.S.

March 26th, 2010

According to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), in 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in drunk driving crashes involving a driver with an illegal BAC. These deaths make up 31.6% of the 37,261 total traffic fatalities in 2008. 

This alarming statistic proves that while most of our focus is on illegal drugs, and the pain and destruction that they cause, we need to focus on something very legal, and very harmful; alcohol. Alcohol addiction is the number one substance abuse problem in our country and the only real way to handle it is to enroll in an effective drug rehab program. 

Narconon Louisiana is a program that handles alcoholics as well as drug addicts. Boasting a 76% success rate for permanent recovery, Narconon Louisiana does not subscribe to the idea that addiction is a disease. Instead, clients work one on one with a trained counselor to figure out what problem drugs and alcohol are a solution for. Once that problem is isolated and handled, drugs and alcohol no longer become the answer to life. 

If you or anyone you know is in need of help please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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National Holidays Encourage Drinking

March 18th, 2010

Holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, Fourth of July and Halloween have become national excuses to get very drunk. And in some cases, like Mardi Gras, cities have worked in an entire week to celebrate the festivities with alcohol and debauchery. However does this send the wrong message to our youth? Are we telling them that it’s okay to lose control and drink to the point of oblivion?

For people that are suffering from an alcohol addiction it is imperative to enroll in an effective drug and alcohol rehab before their addiction ends their lives. Often times alcohol will lead to other addictions like heroin, methamphetamine or cocaine addiction as well. 

Additionally, studies show that drunk driving arrests and fatalities go up during these times of year. If you or anyone you know is suffering from an alcohol addiction please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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School Bus Driver Drove Children While Drunk

March 11th, 2010

Even though coworkers suspected Betty Burden of being under the influence of alcohol she was still allowed to drive over 50 children before cops pulled her over and she failed several field sobriety tests.

Alcohol addiction is more common than marijuana addiction and needs to be handled with rehabilitation. Betty Burden should have enrolled in an effective rehab before she placed these children in harms way. Narconon Louisiana is a long-term, inpatient drug rehab that is designed to allow a person to figure out what problems drugs and alcohol are solution for.

At this point Betty Burden will now face legal problems as well as losing her job. This could all be avoided has someone intervened. If you or anyone you know is in need of help please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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Serving Alcohol To Minors Lands One Mother In Jail

March 5th, 2010

Lisa DeLuca, an Illinois house wife was sentenced to eight days in jail after she served alcohol to a minor. The minor, who was not her child confided to highschool counselors that DeLuca had provided alcohol in her home.

Alcohol addiction in children is a growing problem and most children will report that alcohol leads to other drugs. Marijuana addiction is oftentimes seen in children who abuse alcohol as well.

The only real way to handle an alcohol addiction is to enroll in a long-term, drug and alcohol rehab. Narconon Louisiana is one such rehab that recognizes that not only is alcohol a drug, but it’s also one of the most abused substances in the United States.

Boasting a 76% success rate, Narconon Louisiana does not subscribe to the idea that addiction is a disease, instead clients work one on one with a counselor to figure out what problems drugs and alcohol were a solution for. Once that problem is isolated and handled clients no longer feel the need to resort to substance abuse.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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Alcohol Being Marketed for Children?

February 25th, 2010

These days most teenagers will admit that they drink with their friends on the weekends or at parties. Alcohol companies are well aware of this fact and have begun a campaign geared towards underage drinkers.

Alcopops (alcoholic lollipops) and energy drinks with alcohol have found a market with underage teens, usually girls. This way of consuming alcohol is appealing to younger people because they cannot taste the alcohol. If you notice, most people in bars are not sucking on alcopops or drinking Sparks, because it’s not the crowd for that. 

Alcohol abuse among children is quite common, most of them are binge drinkers (five or more drinks in one night). In order to really handle an alcohol addiction people need to enroll in a drug rehab program. Please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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Charlie Sheen Enters Rehab For Alcohol Addiction

February 23rd, 2010

Charlie Sheen entered rehab today as a “preventative measure” for alcohol abuse. This is not the first time the actor has admitted himself into a rehab, but this time it’s shortly after his wife began treatment for her own drug addiction. 

Alcohol addiction has the ability to destroy a person’s body in a number of ways. Alcoholics can experience a wide range of symptoms like dizziness, nausea and vomiting, cardiovascular disease, chronic pancreatitis, liver disease and wet brain (confusion, loss of short term memory).

When an alcoholic stops drinking they can experience a wide range of withdrawal symptoms like seizures, delirium tremens (an acute episode of delirium), visual hallucinations and anxiety. One of the most alarming thing about an alcohol addiction is that the withdrawals can be fatal. 

Like Charlie Sheen, the only safe way to come off of alcohol is to enroll in a drug and alcohol rehab. Call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650 for more information.

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Hollywood Loses Another Celebrity To Alcohol

February 16th, 2010

Brooke Mueller, wife of Charlie Sheen has entered into a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center, reportedly for an alcohol addiction. There are also reports circulating that the actress is addicted to crack as well.

Celebrities have always been in the news for some addiction, however with shows like Celebrity rehab, addiction is almost starting to become normal. People are starting to lose sight that these celebrities are dying, that their once promising careers have taken a back seat to alcohol and other drugs.

One such rehabilitation facility has helped hundreds of people recover from their addiction to alcohol and other drugs. Narconon Louisiana is a non-profit, alcohol and drug rehab that does not subscribe to the idea that addiction is a disease. Instead clients work one on one with a counselor to identify what problems drugs and alcohol were a solution for. In the case of Brook Mueller, counselors would help figure out why alcohol and crack continue to be problems for her. They would help her spot when her life started to become unmanageable.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help for drug or alcohol abuse please call Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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Alcohol PD Under Scrutiny After Several Alcohol Related Incidents

February 9th, 2010

The Chicago PD came under the microscope after several alcohol related incidents occurred. In 2006, Anthony Abbate, an officer who was off duty, was caught on tape beating a female bartender. In 2009, two officers who had been drinking were involved in fatal car accidents. 

Officer Richard Bolling was charged with reckless homicide after he hit and killed 13 year old Trenton Booker while the child was riding his bike. Officer Bolling was given a breathalyzer four hours after the accident and blew a .079. 

In April, 2009 Detective Joseph Frugoli was charged with reckless homicide and DUI in a crash that killed two men on the Dan Ryan Expy.

Due to these very public offenses, the city of Chicago has made some changes regarding alcohol in the police stations. Officers will be subjected to random breathalyzers. If they come up positive for alcohol they will be given a chance to enroll an alcohol rehab. 

One such rehab that specializes in helping people break free from the bonds of alcohol and drug addiction is Narconon Louisiana. Narconon Louisiana is a long-term, inpatient facility that focuses on allowing an individual to live their life free from the iron clad grips of addiction.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help please contact Narconon Louisiana at 866-422-4650.

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