Monroe DWI Blog
Functioning Alcoholic: Recognize the Signs
Many times, when we hear the term alcoholic, we have a clear picture that comes to mind. For most of us, that means someone who has lost their family, friends, or job because of their alcohol use. In short, alcohol has taken over their life and they can no longer...
Group Drinking: Staying Safe with Friends
Since alcohol makes us lose a sense of judgment and inhibitions, we can find ourself in dangerous situations. Therefore, in order to avoid this, it's always a good idea to drink with friends you trust. However, keeping up with drunks friends at a bar can be difficult....
Alcohol Poisoning: Signs, Symptoms, and Giving Aid
There are many dangers that come with drinking too much alcohol, too quickly. In addition to the risk of a DUI charge and vehicle accidents, drinking a large amount can also lead to alcohol poisoning. Alcohol poisoning is a serious condition, and the symptoms are...
DUI Checkpoints: What to Do at a Stop
DUI checkpoints are a common legal practice officers use to spot DUI offenders. These checkpoints take place randomly, usually on major roadways and late at night. In most cases, officers line both sides of the road and bring traffic to a stop to check licenses. As a...
Drunk Driving Dangers: How Alcohol Impairs Skills
It's no secret that driving under the influence is extremely dangerous. In fact, roughly 29 people die every single day from an alcohol-related crash. While we're all aware that alcohol impairs our driving abilities, we might not fully understand the depth of drunk...
Using Alcohol to Combat Social Anxiety: Negative Outcomes
Drinking to have a good time is pretty common amongst most people over the legal drinking age. Most of that population is in the work world, paying bills, and facing stressful situations, which often leads to their letting loose when the end of the week comes around....
Spotting Alcohol Abuse: What To Look For
When it comes to drinking, it's all fun and games to drink in moderation. But once you begin drinking too much, too often, it can become a danger to your health and safety. However, it can be hard for people to judge when it becomes too much. Which is why it's easy to...
DD Benefits: Where’s the Fun in Driving?
When it comes to being the designated driver, it's a job most of us don't want. That means you don't get to drink while the rest of your friends do. And now you have to babysit a few drunk people--not your idea of fun. But what if we said there's actually tons of good...
Drugged Drink: What Are the Signs?
When it comes to drinking, mixing drugs and alcohol can have some dangerous side effects. The two substances can interact with one another, enhancing each other's effects and leaving you incoherent. But what if you didn't mix the two yourself? In many cases, people...
Preventing Hangovers: Tips to Avoiding the Morning After
When it comes to drinking, it's all fun and games until the morning after. You know, that next morning, "why did I do this to myself" feeling. If you've been there before, then you probably wonder if there's a magical method to prevent those awful hangovers. While...