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Students at Westfield High School participated in impaired driving simulations led by law enforcement officials. It's part of an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of driving under the influence of substances. While there isn't enough research supporting the efficacy of these hands-on activities, researchers say they could prove more helpful than abstinence-only methods, which typically involve scare tactics.

217 Today: Drunk driving costs the U.S. billions in medical expenses and lives lost. One school uses a simulation to raise awareness

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