Solution+Research

Solution #1- Alcohol Recovery Groups Solution #2- Restriction Laws

"Alcoholics Anonymous : ." //Alcoholics Anonymous ://. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. .
 * AA is a "fellowship" of people that help each other keep from getting drunk.
 * Promote staying sober "one day at a time" instead of planning to never ever drink again.
 * "open meetings" People talk about their problems and how they recovered, and friends and relatives usually come.
 * Free but donations are appreciated
 * They use only first names so it stays anonymous
 * They allow young alcoholics

"SMART Recovery® | Self Help for Addiction & Alcohol Abuse." //SMART Recovery® | Self Help for Addiction & Alcohol Abuse//. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2011. . 1: Enhancing and Maintaining Motivation2: Coping with Urges 3: Managing Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors 4: Living a Balanced Life
 * Face-to-face and online meetings
 * Four point program
 * Helps drug abuse, drug addiction, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, gambling addiction, cocaine addiction, and other addictions.
 * Use tools like role-playing and brainstorming
 * Help find medication and other help

" APIS - Welcome to the Alcohol Policy Information System." //APIS - Welcome to the Alcohol Policy Information System//. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2011. <http://www.alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/
 * No states allow alcohol possession under the age of 21
 * Most states don't allow minors to purchase alcohol
 * You can't drive under the influence
 * Open containers of alcohol must not be in passenger areas
 * Some alcohol is taxed

"PA Governor Rendell Signs Legislation Changing State's Drunk Driving Laws; Legislation Lowers Legal Limit from .10 to .08 percent." //PR Newswire// 30 Sept. 2003. //Infotrac Newsstand//. Web. 16 Nov. 2011.
 * In 2003, the BAC level legal while driving was brought from .10% to .08%
 * Signing laws like that gives needed funding to states
 * people with .16 or above could have treatment offered, or longer jail sentences
 * You will be fined or jailed depending on your BAC while driving
 * Repeat offenders also have worse punishment

"Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Laws." //Edgar Snyder & Associates - Pennsylvania Injury Attorneys//. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 Nov. 2011. .
 * Commercial drivers can't have .04 BAC or greater
 * School bus drivers can't have .02 BAC or greater
 * Drivers under 21 are legally drunk when their BAC is .02 or greater
 * If you have a BAC of .10 or over, or if you are a repeated offender, your license can been suspended or taken.
 * The first time driving with .08 or .09 BAC- minimum 6 month probation, $300 fine, Alcohol highway safety school, up to 150 hours community service
 * The second time driving with .08 or .09 BAC- $300-$2500 fine, Alcohol highway safety school, up to 150 hours community service
 * The third+ time driving with .08 or .09 BAC- prison for at least 10 days, fine $500-$5,000; up to 150 hours of community service
 * Minors have more fines and could be in prison for at least a year
 * Giving minors alcohol could end up with up to a year in jail and a $2500
 * Adults are responsible for the consequences of their own drinking
 * A victim in a DUI accident can sue for pain and suffering