Captain Mike Argall, Cass County Sheriff's Office, was recently named to the North Dakota Department of Transportation's (NDDOT)Traffic Safety Honor Roll. Argall serves as coalition member of the Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley.

Dan Schoonhoven, West Fargo, was named to the North Dakota Department of Tranpsortation (NDDOT) Traffic Safety Honor Roll. As a member of the Safe Communities Coallition of the Red River Valley, Schoonhoven has contributed substantially to efforts in that region.

Todd Otto, Dickinson, was named to the North Dakota Department or Transportation (NDDOT) Traffic Safety Honor Roll. Otto was recognized for his years of dedication to the Southwest Coalition of Safe Communities.

Kimberly Lemieux, Rollette, was named to the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) Traffic Safety Honor Roll. Ms. Lemieux is the Region III Safe Communities Coordinator.

Both houses of the Montana legislature have apporved a bill that would limit sales of energy drinks that contain alcohol, the Billings Gazette reported March 14, 2009.

The first publication of North Dakota's 2007 YRBS brochure included data errors.  Click here to download an updated version of the 2007 YRBS brochure.

A new study finds that for college student drinkers concerned their alcohol use might be spiraling out of control, a personalized self-help program can curb dangerous drinking habits in just a single session. Click here for full story.

Last week, Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Mary Bono Mack (R-CA) introduced the Support 21 Act of 2009, a bill that would strengthen local and national efforts to prevent underage drinking. Rep. Roybal-Allard announced the bill during CADCA´s 19th annual National Leadership Forum, the nation´s largest conference for community alcohol and drug prevention advocates and substance abuse professionals. Click here to read full story.

States Loosening Alcohol Laws to Raise Revenues- States across the U.S. are considering proposals to ease restrictions on alcohol sales in hopes of boosting tax revenues in a challenging fiscal environment, the Associated Press reported Feb. 16. Click here to read full story.

NHTSA addresses traffic safety problems with a comprehensive range of approaches that have contributed to reductions in alcohol-related fatalities, including a focus on education and advising families on risks and safe practices, promoting vigorous enforcement of traffic safety laws, and fostering the development of new safety technologies to reduce risk exposure. Click here for full story.