In a groundbreaking study, scientists have proved that addiction is a chronic brain disorder, not just a behavior issue as previously contended. This revelation leads to a new definition of addiction based on the brain disfunction. The discovery comes from a four year study by the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) involving over 80 […]
Field Sobriety Test: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
When a police officer suspects a person has been driving under the influence (DUI), they will likely try to administer field sobriety tests. One of the most common field sobriety tests is known as the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test. Nystagmus is basically involuntary eye movement. It is a normal occurrence but is often intensified […]
New Research Reveals How Hackers Could Take Over Prisons
New research demonstrates just how easy it is for a computer hacker to take control of a prison’s computer system. The gaping vulnerability will be uncovered at this year’s DefCon hacker’s conference in Las Vegas. John Strauchs, tech security consultant at over 100 US prisons, police stations, and courthouses, recently purchased a Programmable Logic Computer […]
Search & Seizure: Know Your Rights
The Constitution protects Americans against illegal search and seizure. Most people own automobiles but are not aware of when it is lawful for the police to search their vehicles. In many cases, police officers have no right to search a vehicle during a routine traffic stop, however unwarranted searches can and do occur. These searches […]
BAC and the Human Metabolism
There are countless myths and misconceptions about ways to sober up fast. Many believe these myths and end up with DWI charges as a result. This article will debunk those myths by providing scientific explanations for alcohol’s effect on Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) and the human metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which the body […]
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