TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Thesis

II. Identification of Problem

A. Biochemical and Physiological Effect of Alcohol

B. Risk

C. Survey Data

D. Relativity of the Term Problem

Definitions

III. Policy in the United States Regarding DUI/DWI

A. Federal

B. States

1. Direct Measures

a. Formal Sanctions

b. General Deterrence

c. Reform

2. Countermeasures

a. Excise Taxes, Insurance, and Pricing

b. Availability

c. Advertising

d. Alternative Transportation

e. Safety Requirements

C. Permission v. Controls

IV. History of Policy

A. Repentant Drinker

B. Enemy Drinker

C. Sick Drinker

D. Responsible Drinker

V. Policy Enforcement

A. Social and Physical Factors

1. Morals

2. Automobile, Industrialization, and Physical Landscape

3. Mass Media

B. Economic Factors

1. Governmental Spending

2. Liability

C. Political Factors

1. M.A.D.D. and other non-profit organizations

2. Department of Corrections

3. Federal Department of Transportation

VI Effectiveness and Efficiency of Current Policy

VII. Policy Alternative

A. Proposal

B. How it Works

C. Benefits

VIII. Conclusion