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Daytona Beach Fla -Man finds himself in critical condition - the victim of a violent act of drunkeness…

man's face on fire because of beer

There are certain truths, commandments and unwritten rulse that all men should understand.

1. What goes up must come Down!

2. Never ever have sex with another man’s wife without his permission!

3. NEVER EVER,EVER, EVER…MESS WITH A MAN”S BEER! There could be painful serious conquences.

Dean Allen Fultz found this out the unpleasant way…after an arguement this weekend with 42-year-old John Harper  over BEER, Cigarettes, and Money. Fultz found himself being draged into the woods by Harper who later poured gasoline on his face and lit him on fire. Fultz in now in an Orlando Hospital in critical suffering from 3rd Deree burns – LUCKY to be alive!

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According to a study published monday, binge drinking is no longer just a stigma associated with teen drinking, College frat parties or a famous spring break beach party full of wasted Co-eds, binge drinking is now a growing problem for many older adults as well – “many overindulging in the drunken nectar a bit too much.”  

Wait Kids, Save a Drink For Grand Ma!

Researchers found that 23 percent of men between the ages of 50 and 64 admitted to binge drinking in the past month, as did approximately 9 percent of women. This data was compiled from a government survey of roughly 11,000 average, salt of the earth Americans ages 50 and up.

The findings published in The American Journal of Psychiatry, suggest that even though 45 percent of U.S. college students ages 18 and 24 reported a recent drinking binge, it also shines light on a growing problem – “Binge drinking is not just for youngters anymore – Adults are quickly joining the party as well!“  Further evidenced by the fact that more that 14 percent of men and 3 percent of women 65 and older also admitted to surrendering to the temptation of the bottle.

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11 States set out to pioneer a  mandatory law that would require all 1st time alcohol offenders to prove their sobriety before they can start their engines. The plan proposes the installation of a device – Alcohol Ignition interlocks., which blocks a vehicles engine if alcohol is detected on the drivers breath.

Starting this fall The Federal Transportation Funding Bill could be up for debate by congress. It is the hope of these 11 states that Mandatory Alcohol Ingition Interlocks be part that debate., requireing all 50 states toinstall these devices for ayone convicted of drunk driving, states that do not comply risk loosing federal highway money.

To date 47 states have some form of the interlock ingition law in place for at least some offenders. However, Alabama, South Dakota, and Vermont have no Such Laws.

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In the 12 traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.), we learn that A.A. is not formally associated with any particular organization or corporation. However, there are several non-profit organizations and government agencies (A.A. included) that are dedicated to providing crucial information and resources that you may not find at your local meeting. The following are just a few of the organizations dedicated to providing information and resources on alcohol abuse and alcoholism:

Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) World Services, Inc.
475 Riverside Drive, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10115
Phone: 212-870-3400
Email: Via the AA website
Website: www.Alcoholics-Anonymous.org

Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc.
1600 Corporate Landing Parkway
Virginia Beach, VA 23454-5617
Phone: 757-563-1600
Email: WSO@al-anon.org
Website:  www.Al-Anon.Alateen.org

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD)
20 Exchange Place, Suite 2902
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 212-269-7797
Email: national@ncadd.org
Website: www.NCADD.org

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Scientific Communications Branch
6000 Executive Boulevard, Willco Building, Suite 409
Bethesda, MD 20892-7003
Phone: 301-443-3860
Email: NIAAAWeb-R@Exchange.NIH.Gov
Website: www.NIAAA.NIH.gov

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Alcohol Responsibility Conference 2009 – Solutions for Promoting Responsible Alcohol Consumption (ARC 2009) will be held in Walt Disney World, Florida on September 29 – October 1, 2009.

In 2007, HCI (providers of the TIPS program) brought together people representing a variety of perspectives on alcohol issues from across the country to discuss methods and techniques to create a responsible environment around alcohol consumption. In 2008, the conference continued to build bridges and break barriers by sharing ideas and experiences aimed at preventing the misuse of alcohol. The goal of this year’s conference is to provide proven solutions that community and industry leaders can implement in their neighborhoods. ARC 2009 will allow participants to again join forces in the fight to build responsible communities.

“The conference provides a way to share ideas and experiences among others with whom we do not normally interact to make lasting, widespread change toward more responsible communities nationwide,” said Trevor Estelle, HCI’s Vice President of Sale & Marketing.

The conference brings together members from all areas of the community involved in or impacted by alcohol use, and focuses on developing strategies for preventing alcohol misuse by promoting responsible consumption. Conference attendees are drawn from all facets of the community, including alcohol responsibility trainers, law enforcement officers, insurance agents, state and local regulators, human resources professionals, risk managers, food & beverage managers, corporate executives, liquor liability attorneys, university administrators, and more.

The two-day conference will offer breakout sessions targeted toward five different areas: Responsible Alcohol Service Training; Alcohol Issues within College & University Communities; Alcohol Enforcement and Legal Information; Community Partnerships to Promote Responsibility; and, Responsible Alcohol Licensee Operations. Additionally, attendees will benefit from several general sessions on hotly debated alcohol-related issues, as well as structured networking events to facilitate new collaborative partnerships.

The conference will take place at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Early registrations are now being accepted at a discounted fee of $399 per person. For more information and/or to register, please visit http://www.alcoholresponsibility.com.

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