Archive for July, 2009
Man Sentenced to Death for Drunk Driving Fatalities
For the first time, a man has been sentenced to death for driving drunk. In Sichuan, China, a 30-year-old man was given the death penalty for killing four people and seriously injuring another while driving under the influence of alcohol. Sun Weiming was also driving without a license and fled the scene of the accident.
Milan to Fine Parents of Underage Drinkers
In Milan, parents of children who drink in public or are caught with alcohol will be fined 900 Euros under an emergency law designed to curb binge drinking in Italy.
More People Over 60 Abusing Alcohol in the UK
A growing number of people in the UK are drinking more heavily after retirement, reflecting a surge in “late-onset” alcohol abuse. According to an article on Times Online, a survey of more than 800 people over the age of 60 found that 13 percent drank more after retirement, despite the risks to their health.
Three’s Company Star Joyce DeWitt Arrested for DUI
Joyce DeWitt, best known for her role as Janet Wood on the 80s sitcom “Three’s Company,” was arrested for driving under the influence on July 4th in El Segundo, California. The actress was pulled over by police after driving past a police barricade. An officer reportedly smelled alcohol on her breath, and after interrogation and field sobriety tests, DeWitt was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
New Study Shows 1 in 25 Deaths Worldwide Related to Alcohol
Research from Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) shows that worldwide, 1 in 25 deaths are directly attributed to alcohol consumption. Most of the deaths caused by alcohol were through injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and liver cirrhosis.