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March 2, 2021

Safe for Spring Break

This year, Spring Break might look different, but it’s still important to remember to drink responsibly and to always drive sober. Watch this special message from Catherine Badillo that details […]

Article by Andrea Chacon / News / ASL, driving impaired, Spring Break, UDS Leave a Comment

September 18, 2020

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week

By Catherine Badillo According to a national survey, almost 55 percent of college students ages 18-22 drank alcohol in the past month, and more than 1 out of 3 students […]

Article by Andrea Chacon / News / alcohol awareness, driving impaired, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, NCAAW, UDS Leave a Comment

March 13, 2018

A Friends’ Arrest Gives Perspective

By Justin Lowry I had a friend who was personally effected by impaired driving. My friends and I use to go out almost every weekend. After a heavy night of […]

Article by g-kolodzy / Tales From the DUDE Side / driving impaired, drunk driving, tale from the dude side, Tales from the DUDE side Leave a Comment

October 27, 2014

Driving While High

So let’s be honest, marijuana, alcohol and driving just don’t mix. Read about effects and new information.

Article by Stacey Tisdale / News / driving high, driving impaired, marijuana

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