“Rethinking Drinking” is a Resourceful New Website
An article in USA Today reported the launching of a new website by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) called “Rethinking Drinking.” The site aims at helping those who enjoy drinking alcoholic beverages on a regular basis to determine what kind of drinker they are and whether they are at risk for developing a drinking problem.
The article interviewed a group of women hanging out at a bar after work. Natalie Penoyar, 25, said, “The older you get, the more you think about your actions and your mortality.”
Her attitude is one that the director of the Division of Treatment and Recovery Research at the NIAAA, Mark Willenbring, agrees on.
“Most young adults who socialize at bars and parties don’t give much thought to their drinking habits…if they did, it’s likely that fewer people would develop problems with alcohol abuse later in life,” Willenbring said.
“Rethinking Drinking” is all about risk reduction and awareness of alcohol consumption for individuals between ages 18 and 30, who are primarily the heaviest drinkers in our society. It is also a good resource to help demonstrate the perils of alcohol abuse, which too often leads to people driving under the influence in Maryland.
Since there is a zero tolerance of alcohol for drivers under 21 in Maryland and Washington, D.C., young drivers who consider drinking under the legal age should truly reconsider- not only for the well being of their future, but for the safety of people in their vehicles and those on the road.
Our hopes are that “Rethinking Drinking” also helps individuals realize the dangers and major consequences of being charged with a DUI in Maryland and Washington, D.C. If charged for a DUI in Maryland, you are likely to face serious and complex legal matters that can affect the rest of your life.
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DUI or DWI, you may need an experienced Maryland criminal defense attorney who will make sure that all of your constitutional rights are considered. Please call Meng & Alpert today at 866-444-6363. We can help you keep your license, your job and your freedom.
