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Good News: Traffic Deaths in Indiana at an 84-Year LOW |
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 As state officials released the good news that traffic deaths in Indiana are at an all-time low, there were many reasons cited-from advances in medical technology that save lives sooner to stepped-up enforcement targeting drunk drivers. Nationwide the trend is very similar across most states. But arguably, public education about the dangers of driving while impaired has got to be a factor at keeping those numbers low. There were 814 fatalities in 2008 in Indiana, while Hoosiers largely drove the same amount of miles, officials said. In 2009, 608 people died on Indiana roads. Thanks to all participating partners in Project RAD for emphasizing education and public outreach on issues related to the dangers of driving while drunk. Law enforcement officials also made 54 percent more DUI arrests in 2009 than in 2008. |
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NIFAR Launches New Web Site to Aid in Private Recovery |
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The National Institute for Alcohol Recovery (NIFAR) has redesigned its Web site to more effectively serve millions of people suffering from alcohol abuse worldwide. NIFAR.com is considered a comprehensive resource, offering the latest information on, and unique programs for, alcohol recovery, support, and education. The new site is an invaluable resource for alcoholics, as well as schools, hospitals, and churches that seek to aid problem drinkers and support alcohol education. NIFAR is also launching the next generation of its Regenerate program. The updated, digital tool that has helped thousands of people recover in privacy is now available via high-speed streaming audio and downloads for an mp3 player. The program provides problem drinkers with immediate, private recovery -- anytime or anywhere. Untreated addiction costs the United States $400 billion a year -- which is six times the cost of treating heart disease and diabetes, and four times the cost of treating cancer. For more information, visit www.NIFAR.com. |
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Indiana Legislature Back in Business Today |
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 Mark your calendars for Indiana lawmakers to get down to serious business during a short legislative session. March 14 is currently scheduled as the last day of session and some committee hearings on major issues like property tax reform started in December. Alcohol issues remain part of the debate this year-from microbreweries being able to sell their brews on Sunday to mandatory carding measures by those serving alcohol in licensed establishments. Watch out also for the latest round of surveys from some legislators again asking their constituents about legalizing the sale of alcohol on Sunday.
The latest questions making the rounds in online and postcard surveys are:
--Do you support or oppose the retail sale of alcohol on Sundays?
--Do you support or oppose expanding the retail sale of cold beer to convenience stores and grocery stores?
Remember to respond to your legislator's survey and also remind your customers that they can learn more about responsible retailing and Indiana laws about alcohol regulations at:
www.ProjectRAD.com
www.SaveMySunday.com |
| More from RAD Partners on Lawmakers and Legislation |
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The Drug-Free Coalition of Tippecanoe County recently hosted a legislative forum with four Indiana lawmakers. To hear what they have to say about alcohol rules and regulations in Indiana, visit us on
Vimeo.com and check for the latest file loaded for Project Responsible Alcohol Distribution. Their comments are interesting and provide views on everything from ignition lock devices to stop drunken drivers to expanding the Sunday sales of alcohol in Indiana. |
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For only the second year in a row, package stores in Indiana were open for sales on New Year's Day. To date, many retailers say the measure has produced a mixed bag on additional revenues--some reporting very little additional traffic from consumers. |
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