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Nebraska Sees Rise in Serious Crashes Involving Drugs

The number of serious crashes involving drivers who were under the influence of drugs is growing in Nebraska, and officials are concerned about the trend. The Omaha World-Herald reports 28 Nebraska residents have died this year in crashes where one …

Prescribed Drugs Increasing in Fatal Crashes Involving Drugged Drivers

Since 1993, the profile of a drugged driver has changed substantially. A study released in Public Health Reports shows that more drivers are now testing positive for prescription drugs, cannabis, and multiple drugs, and they are more likely to be …

Tougher Penalties Considered in Michigan for Drugged Drivers

Drugged drivers are targeted in new legislation that would require immediate jail time for repeat offenders. Republican Rep. Dan Lauwers of Brockway introduced three bills on drugged driving Tuesday. They would place a conditional bond on people arrested for drugged …