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Benzodiazepines are widely prescribed in the United States.2 In fact, Xanax (alprazolam), Klonopin (clonazepam), Valium (diazepam), and Ativan (lorazepam)—all benzodiazepines—are among the top 100 most commonly prescribed medications.2 While considered to be effective, benzodiazepines carry some notable side effects, including the development of tolerance and dependence, which can occur even when benzodiazepines are taken at […]

A Short History of Alcohol and the Law Before the American Revolution, heavy drinking was perceived as normal by most colonists. However, drunkenness was perceived as a personal failing, a lack of willpower, or even a sin. After the American Revolution, American thought pivoted on the idea of alcohol consumption, and people began seeing alcohol […]

What Happens During a DUI Test or Checkpoint? DUI checkpoints are pre-identified locations determined by law enforcement in which every driver is given a sobriety test or every driver at a certain interval (every 4th car) is given a sobriety test.1 DUI checkpoints have existed for many years, but they continue to be controversial among […]