Sentences with phrase «for alcohol impairment»

Each of the impaired driving lawyers in our firm are certified to perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests for alcohol impairment.

Not exact matches

It found that after being awake for seventeen to nineteen hours, which is a normal day for many of us, we can experience the same levels of cognitive impairment equal to having a blood alcohol level of.05 percent — just under the limit for being declared legally drunk in many U.S. states.

«Our study shows the validity of two scales for assessing how cognitive impairments are associated with many substance disorders including alcohol, cannabis, cocaine and one's ability to function well in important interpersonal or occupational areas,» said Efrat Aharonovich, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center, and first author.

They suggest that, for heavy drinkers, lower perceived impairment and higher sensitivity to the stimulating and rewarding effects of alcohol could make the habit more dangerous for them.

This Ocala Star Banner article reports on the achievement of attorney Richard Perry who will be recognized for the pro bono work he does through the CLSMF's Volunteer Lawyers Project: He has done pro bono work for clients with mental illness, hearing impairment problems, limited education, and drug and alcohol addictions.

In March of 2012, the National Highway Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that impairment has nothing to do with the type of alcohol that has been drank.

Unlike cases involving alcohol, there is no breath test for measuring drug impairment.

Given that absent the admission of consumption, neither officer observed any signs of impairment or smelt any odour of alcohol with the statement found to have been a statement compelled under the Highway Traffic Act and hence inadmissible there were no grounds for Constable Doe to reasonably suspect Laura had alcohol in her body at the time of driving.

Experts in the field believe that while a certain number of boating accidents are due to alcohol or drug impairment, the primary reason for the accidents is lack of boating education — the fact that so few boaters know even the most basic rules of boating safety.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 30 people died every day in the United States as a result of accidents related to alcohol impairment in 2010.

That section disqualifies from eligibility for disability benefits one category of disabled people who would otherwise qualify: those who are disabled solely because of dependence on alcohol, drugs or some other chemically active substance (the «sole impairment group»).

Most drivers are through the checkpoint in a minute or two if there is no reason to detain you for further testing due to alcohol impairment.

.2 And, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 1/3 of all traffic - related deaths are due to alcohol impairment.3 So if you have a less - than - spotless driving record, this will increase your premium compared to a safe driver (all other underwriting considerations being equal).

Studies have shown that being awake for more than 20 hours results in similar impairment of having a blood alcohol level of.08, which is the legal limit in many states.

Overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within court systems and prison is concerning enough, but more so for people with hearing loss, cognitive impairments, foetal alcohol spectrum disorder and other disabilities.

Children are now believed to be genetically programmed, from before birth, to seek interaction with significant adults but some children, for example, premature babies, babies with chronic illness, children with autism, learning disabilities, fetal alcohol syndrome, or sensory impairments may struggle more than others with this.

Main exclusions were terminal illness, cognitive impairment and alcohol or substance abuse, being unavailable for follow - up or screening not completed in the first week.

DBT is not recommended for clients with prominent psychotic symptoms (e.g., diagnosis of schizoaffective disorder or schizophrenia), current alcohol or substance abuse, or significant cognitive or intellectual impairments as these symptoms may interfere with the capacity to learn and implement DBT skills.