Month: January 2018

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Don’t Get a DUI On Valentine’s Day

Posted by Steven E. Kellis on

Valentine’s Day may not be on your radar just yet, but it’s only a few weeks away. If you want to impress your partner with your forethought and ability to plan an amazing night out, you really should start thinking about making plans.

Whether you decide on an intimate dinner for two or a loud, raucous night on the town, one thing that surely won’t impress your significant other is your earning a driving under the influence charge. There is no quicker way to ruin your night than being pulled over — and possibly arrested — by the police. The good news is that you can avoid it. Here’s how:

1. Stay In

Who says you have to make a big splash in downtown Philly for the evening? It may be far more romantic to cook a dinner for two at home, share a bottle of wine and settle in for a great movie.… Read More

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How the Federal Decision About Marijuana Affects You

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A memo from the Obama-era administration outlined a hands-off approach when it came to dealing with legalized marijuana programs within different states. In other words, federal agencies were not forbidden to, but discouraged from, pursuing certain charges against people who possessed, used or cultivated marijuana in these states as long as they were following state law.

Attorney Jeff Sessions recently made a decision to rescind that protection and it could affect people in Pennsylvania, California, Colorado and several other states.

How This Could Affect Pennsylvanians

Medical marijuana was only recently made legal in Pennsylvania. Under the current program in the state, people with one or more of 17 qualifying conditions may be prescribed marijuana in oil, pill or ointment form. While the program is not yet in full implementation, it has taken numerous steps in getting there. Pennsylvania has set up temporary regulations, issued permits for dispensaries and growers, launched a practitioner registry and registered patients.… Read More

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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolution to Reduce Drinking

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The New Year has begun and you made a decision to start it off right. You’ve made a resolution to stop drinking. Whether you’ve done it because you were drinking a bit too much or simply to become a healthier version of you, it’s a resolution that can be hard to stick with. Here are some tips to help you out.

1. Dry January

Participate in dry January. Giving yourself a goal of not drinking for 30 days is far more attainable than saying you won’t drink forever. Once you hit the 30 day mark, studies show that you have developed new habits and will find it easier to say no to a drink in the future.

Even if you find yourself accepting a drink and falling off the wagon so-to-speak, you can get right back on. Don’t think of yourself as a failure because you didn’t make it to 30 days.… Read More

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Alternatives to Driving Drunk After Playoff Football Games

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It’s a historic time if your live in Pennsylvania. Both the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers are in the NFL playoffs. Who will you be rooting for? We know who we will be cheering on, but we still wish your team well!

If you’re going to be out watching the big game, you may have a few alcoholic beverages. There’s nothing wrong with that, provided you are legally permitted to drink but there could be something very wrong with choosing to drive home. If you consume adult beverages and get behind the wheel, you could make it home safely. Then again, you could find yourself dealing with a DUI or, worse, with the knowledge that you have injured or killed someone.

You don’t have to stage your own prohibition on game day. You also don’t have to drive. You can easily enjoy yourself and stay safe at the same time.… Read More