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Scottsdale DUI Information

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Historically, guilt was established by observed driving symptoms, such as weaving; administering field sobriety tests, such as a walking a straight line heel-to-toe or standing on one leg for 30 seconds; and the arresting officer’s subjective opinion of impairment. The officer must correctly perform the Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) that are approved by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). There are only three FSTs approved by NHTSA. The US Department of Transportation explains the Field Sobriety Test as, “a battery of three tests administered and evaluated in a standardized manner to obtain validated indicators of impairment and establish probable cause for arrest.” Despite the considerable steps by the NHTSA to create standardized guidelines for the administration and scoring of field sobriety tests, some studies question the reliability of these tests, even when executed according to the guidelines. Starting with the introduction in Norway in 1936 of the world’s first per se law which made it an offense to drive with more than a specified amount of alcohol in the body, objective chemical tests have gradually supplanted the earlier purely judgmental ones. Limits for chemical tests are specific for blood alcohol concentration or concentration of alcohol in breath.

To schedule a Counseling or DUI Screening appointment with Stonewall Institute, please contact us at 602-535-6468

Scottsdale MVD Screening

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Drunk driving, like most other social problems, resists simple solutions. However, there are a number of actions, each of which can contribute toward a reduction of the problem:

  • DWI courts, sometimes called DUI courts, sobriety courts, wellness courts or accountability courts have proven effective in reducing the crime of drunken driving (driving while   intoxicated or while impaired). Such courts address the problem of hard-core repeat   offenders by treating alcohol addiction or alcoholism. The recidivism or failure rate of DWI courts  is very low.
  • Automatic license revocation appears to be the single most effective measure to reduce drunk driving.
  • Automatic license revocation along with a mandatory jail sentence appears to be even more effective than just automatic license revocation.

To schedule a Counseling or DUI Screening appointment with Stonewall Institute, please contact us at 602-535-6468

Scottsdale DUI Screenings

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Driving while either intoxicated or drunk is dangerous and drivers with high blood alcohol content or concentration (BAC) are at greatly increased risk of car accidents, highway injuries and vehicular deaths. Possible prevention measures examined here include establishing DWI courts, suspending or revoking driver licenses, impounding or confiscating vehicle plates, impounding  or immobilizing vehicles, enforcing open container bans, increasing penalties such as fines or jail for drunk driving, and mandating alcohol education. Safety seat belts, air bags, designated drivers, and effective practical ways to stay sober are also discussed.

To schedule a Counseling or DUI Screening appointment with Stonewall Institute, please contact us at 602-535-6468

Scottsdale Counselor

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One-on-one meetings with an understanding counselor can give you time and a safe place to be heard and plan how to improve your life.  Any problem or desire for change is a legitimate reason to come for help. Whether it is learning how to cope better with stress, gaining new perspectives on relationships, breaking bad habits, developing new study strategies or building skills to handle future problems, support and guidance are available at Stonewall Institute.

To schedule a Counseling or MVD screening appointment with Stonewall Institute, please contact us at 602-535-6468

Counseling in Scottsdale

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The Stonewall Institute provides the best counseling in Scottsdale services for those suffering from alcohol dependency or alcoholism.

Alcoholism Causes
The cause of alcoholism is not well established. There is growing evidence for genetic and biologic predispositions for this disease, but this research is controversial. Studies examining adopted children have shown that children of alcoholic biological parents have an increased risk of becoming alcoholics. Relatively recent research has implicated a gene (D2 dopamine receptor gene) that, when inherited in a specific form, might increase a person’s chance of developing alcoholism. Twice as many men are alcoholics. And 10-23% of alcohol-consuming individuals are considered alcoholics.

Usually, a variety of factors contribute to the development of a problem with alcohol. Social factors such as the influence of family, peers, and society, and the availability of alcohol, and psychological factors such as elevated levels of stress, inadequate coping mechanisms, and reinforcement of alcohol use from other drinkers can contribute to alcoholism. Also, the factors contributing to initial alcohol use may vary from those maintaining it, once the disease develops.

To schedule an appointment today to meet with a scottsdale counselor at the Stonewall Institute, contact us at 602-535-6468.