In the United States alone, one person dies every 50 minutes, more than 10,000 lives each year.

These figures are not beautiful, but they are significantly better than the number of deaths caused by drunk driving in our lives. Drug-related deaths have dropped by a third in the last 30 years.

This significant improvement was largely due to the spread of information and education. As people became aware of the dangers of driving under the influence, they were less likely to make the wrong decisions

Another important factor in reducing DUIs and deaths is technology. Cars have become smarter, making phone calls easier to request, and police officers have better detection devices to avoid collisions.

Technology is improving with the goal of reducing drink driving. Here are some of the most exciting developments in the US war on drugs.

1. Driver Alcohol Screening System for Safety (DADSS)

QinetiQ North America, a technology company based out of Boston, has developed a revolutionary project called Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety. This is a $ 10 million initiative designed to make roads safer around the world.

Designers are very optimistic about its success. "We have about 10,000 deaths each year from drinking and driving," said Bud Zawk, project leader. "This technology can reduce 7,000 of these deaths each year."

DADSS is an on-board system that has the power to detect alcohol on a person's breath before starting a car. Zhaoq calls it "the equivalent of the seat belt of our generation."

When DADSS detects alcohol, it will make it impossible to start the car. To drive, the driver must pass a two-step field sobriety test.

The first is a breathalyzer sensor mounted on the steering wheel and the second is a push button start that uses infrared light to detect the amount of alcohol in the blood. It also has a special sensor that can tell if a passenger is starting the car from the seat, so you can't stop it like that.

"We have identified what technologies are available that could potentially be implemented," Zhaoq said. "It's not meant to bother the driver, so it has to be very accurate and very fast. It can tell you in less than half a second whether the driver is above or below the legal limit."

Overall, this technology can be an inspiring tool for those who are determined to quit driving while intoxicated. This could usher in an era where alcohol detection technology will be required before all cars leave the parking lot.

2. Ride Sharing Apps

Ride sharing apps are not new. They have been a significant tool in society since 2009, when Uber was launched. This service provides a cheaper and often easier alternative to a taxi after you have had a few drinks.

Lyft and Uber are not the only ride-sharing apps that help people get to their destination safely. There is also a popular one that not only offers rides for people with alcohol problems but also brings your car home safely later. Hello is another app that helps you find a taxi for those nights with friends.

As Newsweek reports, the introduction of ride-sharing apps into society has had a profound effect on the number of drunk driving incidents. Studies have shown that the number of deaths due to drunk driving has decreased by 5.6%.

3. Smartphone apps

Many other smartphone downloads are designed to help save the world from drunk drivers. Here they are in this list:

Alcoholics: Turn your smartphone into a breathalyzer.

Drink Tracker: for iOS - An accurate estimator to help you calculate the concentration of alcohol in your blood.

Alco Droid :for Android: The same tool as Drink Tracker, but for Android.

Andoi: - An all-in-one app with blood alcohol calculator, taxi numbers, contact list and reflex games to determine if driving is safe.

Make a plan: A tool to collect names, numbers and services for calling when you need a ride after going out at night.

This is just a small sample of the many apps you can use when going out with friends to make sure that, including other cars on the road,