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drunk driving  

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  • Drunken driving motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death and injury to people in the United States. In fact, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among people 16 to 24 years of age, and a substantial percentage are alcohol-related crashes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Drunk Driving]

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  • driving under the influence

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/drunk_driving

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