American Journal of Public Health News

States with Ignition Lock Laws Curb Drunk Driving Deaths by 15%

State laws that require drivers who’ve been convicted of drunk driving to pass a breathalyzer-type test before starting their cars saved an estimated 915 lives between 2007 and 2013, according to a new study. The findings represent a 15 percent …

Study: Florida’s Crackdown on ‘Pill Mills’ Linked to Fewer Painkiller Overdose Deaths

A crackdown on Florida’s “pill mills” – clinics dispensing large quantities of prescription painkillers often for cash-only and without proper medical examinations – appears to have dramatically reduced the number of overdose deaths in the state from these drugs and …