Research Paper on:
Driving, Drinking, Legal and Moral Responsibilities

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As drinking and driving continues to take many lives on an annual basis, two different formats are being used to control drinking and driving in Canada  and the United States. From a legal perspective, stricter laws are being advocated to try and deter and punish people from drinking and driving. Perhaps more effective campaigns however, are  those which have targeted the moral responsibility of drinking. Harm reduction programs, moderation management and public awareness are now becoming more prominent in regards to a persons moral and social  responsibility to use self-control and moderation when drinking in order for the protection of the individuals and others in society. Provincial alcohol boards and some alcohol distributors are now promoting  the moral obligations and choices people must make when they drink. In addition, many believe that the laws reflect the moral and values of the population even though they may  conflict with images of irresponsibility which are often promoted as well. In the case of hard core drinkers who seemed unaffected by moral responsibility campaigns, stricter laws are being suggested  focusing on the hard core drinker. [After introduction, focus on harm reduction programs and give examples....] Alcohol consumption remains generally socially acceptable and  legal, however recent harm reduction programs which were previously used for illicit drug use are now being applied to those who drink alcohol with a special emphasis to reduce and  stop its harm to individuals and to others affected when individuals who have been drinking decide to drive. Most harm reduction programs involving alcohol have leaned more toward alcohol-control measures  in a way to prevent harm such as monopolization of the alcohol trade as seen in some provinces in Canada, limited off-premises sales outlets, licensing regulations, drinking-age restrictions, restrictions against