According to data from national surveys, Michigan is home to a relatively high percentage of people who drive under the influence of alcohol — although the percentage is declining.
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health compiled data from 2006 to 2009 from several federal government sources. It arrived at a percentage of people age 16 or older who drove under the influence of alcohol in each state.
In Michigan, 15.9 percent of drivers drove under the influence at some point during the 2006 to 2009 time period. That put the state above the national average. The states with the … read more
