By Sasha Tanner As social beings, humans are influenced by their immediate friends and family—for better or for worse. A recent study led by Namoos and colleagues (2025) shows how a teenager’s peers and parents impact their perspectives and […]
Education
Reasons for DWI Recidivism
By Sasha Tanner The question about why people choose to drive while intoxicated is a pressing concern for preventative and educative efforts, but the matter of repeat offense sheds light on where policy and research should deepen. […]
The Two-Lane Road from Law to Innovation: How Technology Improves Traffic Safety
By Sasha Tanner New technologies are emerging for the sake of reducing impaired driving. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA) prioritizes highway safety program funding for the upcoming years. More specifically, Section 24220 outlines […]
Picture This: Cautionary Measures on Prescription Drugs to Reduce Medication‑Impaired Driving
By Sasha Tanner & Cinthya Fillips A picture is worth a thousand words, and in the world of prescription drugs, it can convey vital information for individual and overall public safety. One […]
2023 Texas Impaired Driving Forum
The 2023 Texas Impaired Driving Forum is returning to in-person! Impaired driving remains one of the leading crash contributing factors on Texas roadways. Join us this year to catch up […]
High in Plain Sight
HIGH IN PLAIN SIGHT: DRUG TRENDS Prevention Personnel Only Date: July 12, 2022 Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM Location: Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas 75062 (Carpenter […]
