Expired CME Article

Alcohol on Trial: The Evidence 3. Driving While Impaired

Authors: Ronald C. Hamdy, MD, Melissa McManama Aukerman, MS

Abstract

Criminalization of drinking and driving corresponded with an 18% reduction in the number of drunk driving-related fatalities. Data from 1962 to 1996 was presented. The drunk driving law was introduced in 1969. The article also included information on the introduction of MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), seat belt use, and other confounding variables.

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