It only takes one wrong decision to get your first DUI. You might have thought you were okay to drive, or that the distance between you and your destination was short enough that it didn’t matter. Either way, receiving your first DUI can be the wake-up call you need to make important changes in your […]
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Kentucky, you’re not the only one. In 2021, over 17,000 people in Kentucky were arrested for a DUI. After being arrested, there are a lot of things to figure out. Your license has been suspended. You have court dates and appointments. Fees are adding […]
In 2021, there were 17,264 DUI arrests in Kentucky. Getting a DUI has drastic consequences on your driving record that may complicate different aspects of your life. In Kentucky, you must attend DUI classes if you have received this charge. Altruism Counseling Services aims to help people understand what that means and how to reinstate […]
Have you recently been arrested for a DUI for the first time? If you have, you probably have many questions, but understand that you are not the only one who has been through this. In 2021, 17,264 Kentuckians were arrested for a DUI, and for 74.8% of them, it was their first offense in the […]
One drink. Two drinks. The next thing you know, you can’t remember how many drinks you had. You may have even forgotten the events that happened. What you participated in is known as binge drinking. Many people in the United States binge drink. In 2022, 14% of Kentuckians participated in binge drinking. Binge drinking by […]
Do you ever experience shaky hands after you go a few days without drinking alcohol? Maybe a pounding headache or a lingering nausea. What you’re experiencing is alcohol withdrawal. There are many symptoms of alcohol withdrawal, ranging from harmless and unpleasant to dangerous and incredibly painful. If you have an alcohol use disorder, chances are […]
What is the difference between frequent alcohol use and an alcohol use disorder? It’s not always easy to answer that question. After all, your opinion of that might differ from your sister’s, or your father’s. Your wife might insist you have a problem because you go out for drinks almost every night, but for […]
Driving under the influence is a huge gamble. Not only are there serious safety risks, but legal consequences too. And when these gambles are taken over and over again – eventually, you lose. In the United States, more than two-million people have multiple DUI convictions, many of those at the felony level. This highlights a […]
“It’s only been a few drinks, I’m fine…” We’ve all heard these words – from friends, family, or ourselves. Yet alcohol can quickly impair your judgment, making it impossible to know whether or not it’s safe to drive. Even a couple of drinks can push you past the legal limit, and driving under the influence […]
