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20 March 2018 By Honor Whiteman   Fact checked by Jasmin Collier If, like me, you enjoy the occasional glass of wine in the evening, you probably don’t feel as though your judgment or alertness is impaired after this one drink. But according to a new study, it is. Researchers find that just one drink can interfere with decision-making.

13/2/18Bottom of Form  Mixing Alcohol and Marijuana Amplifies THC in the System Three news stories exemplify the tragic results of mixing alcohol and marijuana before getting behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.  Most recently, a suspected-DUI driver crashed into a California Highway patrolman in a parked vehicle on Christmas Eve.  Andrew Camilleri, 33, died instantly.  He left

Ben Graham DECEMBER 25, 2017 DRINK-DRIVERS could be given on-the-spot fines for low-range and first-time offences rather than facing court. It means those caught without previous convictions in NSW and those who register blood alcohol levels under 0.10 will never have to face a magistrate. It is hoped the NSW Government proposals will declutter the court

Elise Baker Nov 25, 2017 A mother of two has apologised after allegedly recording a blood alcohol level nearly nine times the legal limit in Sydney’s north yesterday afternoon. A tearful Susan Lung, 42, told 9NEWS she drank six glasses of wine before getting in her car and admits it was a “stupid mistake.” “All the

Co-developer of the alcohol ignition interlock device Rod Tatersall illustrates the use of the mini-machine (AAP) (AAP) Victoria is about to introduce some of the toughest laws in the country for low-range drink-drivers. Offenders caught with blood alcohol levels of between .05 and .07 will now have their licences cancelled immediately For more

KIERAN ROONEY, Herald Sun – November 1, 2017  THOUSANDS of first-time drink-drivers will lose their ­licences and have interlock devices installed in their cars under new laws introduced by the Andrews Government. Reforms cracking down on low-range drink-driving off­ences were introduced to parliament yesterday and are expected to come into effect early next year if

(Drinking  long term, will affect your driving?)“Alcohol does have short term vision-altering effects, but excessive consumption can lead to long term, life-changing eye conditions. Both long term alcohol abuse and short term excessive alcohol use can lead to permanent loss of vision owing to the direct effect of alcohol on the optic nerves.” Read more

Long-time anti-drink driving advocate, founding member of P.A.D.D. (People Against Drink Driving) and nationally acclaimed artist, Mr Donald Cameron, has just published his latest book in a limited edition run. This long awaited labour of love is replete with fascinating recounts and beautiful images. The work “The Two Obsessions of Donald Cameron” journals Don’s remarkable

“Implement strict controls… direct and indirect advertising of alcoholic beverages and ensure that no form of advertising is specifically addressed to young people, for instance, through the linking of alcohol to sports.”  (World Health Organisation European Charter on Alcohol strategies for alcohol action 1995) When does alcohol sponsorship of sport become sports sponsorship of alcohol? “Following