Driving Under the Influence (DUI) among Young Persons

Author: Office of Applied Studies (OAS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), RTI International Publisher: Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Publication: The NSDUH Report Document Date:                  December 31, 2004 Category: Crime And Violence > Substance Abuse Related Categories: Adolescence/Youth > Adolescent Substance Use/Abuse Crime And Violence > Crime Crime And Violence > Youth Crime   This report discusses the prevalence of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol among young people. Its findings suggest that between 1999 and 2002 fatal car accidents among young people increased by 10 per cent, and in 2002, 29 per cent of young drivers killed were under the influence.  Click to read this article... (PDF) Send us feedback on this article Bookmark this link