Client Voices: How a Service Provider’s Encouragement Led to Recovery

As younger generations move into adulthood, the popularity of “Dry January” has become delegated to the entire year, rather than just a month. As this trend continues, many craft breweries, cocktail manufacturers, and even wineries are producing more non-alcoholic options.

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 31 percent of all fatal crashes in 2021 were caused by alcohol-impaired drivers. In fact, repeat DUI offenders are more likely to be involved in DUI-related fatal crashes than first-time offenders. In order to combat this problem, all 50 states have adopted ignition interlock device (IID) programs, which aim to prevent individuals that have consumed alcohol from driving.

Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill (SB) 1004 into law, making cutting off ankle monitors a crime in Texas. When TX SB 1004 goes into effect on September 1st, 2023, individuals who tamper with or cut off their ankle monitor will face an additional felony on top of their previous sentence in the state of Texas.

The State of California has taken a significant step related to the issue of the fees an individual may be assessed as a condition of release for pretrial, probation, and parole. California’s AB1869 was signed into law in late 2020 and went into effect on July 1, 2021.

As a result of the pandemic, many people increased their consumption of alcohol to cope. Unfortunately, this likely had the opposite effect than what was intended—rather than lifting spirits, picking up extra drinks can have a detrimental impact on resilience.