Don’t guess when alcohol misuse affects child safety—follow the facts.
When Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) enters the courtroom, judges face difficult decisions—often without reliable data or clear guidance. This judicial bench card changes that.
Created by experts in law and psychology, this guide helps you:
🛑 Identify when alcohol use becomes a legal risk factor
🛑 Separate myth from evidence when AUD allegations arise
🛑 Evaluate parenting plans with sobriety, safety, and equity in mind
🛑 Understand which interventions work—and when they’re appropriate
🛑 Apply a structured framework for low, medium, and high-risk scenarios
It’s fast to reference, easy to share, and backed by national research. Whether you’re handling family law, guardianship, or sentencing, this is the resource your courtroom needs.
Download the guide and equip yourself with a smarter way to evaluate AUD in legal decisions.

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