As many residents of Massachusetts know, the recreational use of marijuana is legal in this state. However, there are still limits on this privilege. Importantly, it is illegal to drive while one is under the influence of this drug, even if he or she otherwise...

There are many people in Massachusetts who enjoy alcohol from time to time. They could drink for a variety of reasons and for the most part there is nothing wrong about drinking alcohol. However, if people consume too much alcohol, there are certain actions they...

The weather was finally turning around and the forecast called for a clear weekend, cold but sunny. Sunday would be a good day to take the bike out for a nice afternoon ride. You did your maintenance checks on Saturday and topped off the gas tank. While everyone else...

As the use of marijuana gains greater acceptance across America, serious questions need to be asked, such as, "How dangerous is it to drive while high on marijuana?" Unfortunately, at this point, the research on how much marijuana use impairs one's ability to drive is...

According to the National Highway Safety Traffic Safety Administration, 28 people die every day because of drunk driving. The numbers of individuals injured in such accidents is much higher. The NHSTA calculated that costs for alcohol-impaired motor vehicle accidents...

Late last month, two separate car accidents on the same day almost had serious consequences for two Massachusetts State Police officers. In both cases, the driver who caused the motor vehicle accident is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.The first...

There is no question that drunk driving has led to the injuries and deaths of thousands of innocent victims - so, too, has texting and other distracted driving practices. Unfortunately, sometimes both alcohol and texting jointly lead to severe accidents. This...

Last week, a Worcester man was charged with driving while under the influence of drugs and drunken driving after crashing his vehicle on Flagg Street.Police said the driver was driving his 2007 Infiniti at a high rate of speed while traveling east on Flagg Street when...