Driving under the Influence of Alcohol

Driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), legally defined as operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 g/dL or greater, has been a national concern for many decades, with a strong focus on the impact of alcohol-related crash fatalities. The current entry documents the extent and the nature of the issue, as well as the emergence of alcohol-impaired driving as a social problem. Legal consequences to alcohol-impaired driving are thought to be a primary factor in the reduction of drinking and driving incidents. Repeat alcohol-impaired driving trends and potential treatment options are explored. Experts recommend evidence-based prevention efforts like mass media campaigns, sobriety checkpoints, alcohol interlock system, and designated driver programs to supplement sanctions imposed by the legal system.