Catherine LeVasseur, Coalition Coordinator for M.A.D.E. in Madison, has these suggestions on how to stay safe during the holidays; Last year, about 10,500 people died in alcohol-related crashes.
By Pem McNerney
Last year, approximately 10,500 people died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council.
"Historically, holiday periods have shown higher incidences of alcohol-impaired driving crashes, so whether you're at a holiday party, a New Year's Eve bash at a bar or reveling with friends, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council are reminding everyone that the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead and designate a sober before you head out for your festivities."
The NHTSA and Ad Council provided these resources to help:
• Designated Driver Drink List -- "One of the most important things you can do before going out is designate a sober driver. If you're throwing a party, make sure to offer non-alcoholic drinks for the sober drivers. We've compiled a Facebook tab with 50 non-alcoholic party drink recipes." [The list is also available as a PDF next to this article]
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By Pem McNerney
Last year, approximately 10,500 people died in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to figures released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council.
"Historically, holiday periods have shown higher incidences of alcohol-impaired driving crashes, so whether you're at a holiday party, a New Year's Eve bash at a bar or reveling with friends, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Ad Council are reminding everyone that the best way to stay safe is to plan ahead and designate a sober before you head out for your festivities."
The NHTSA and Ad Council provided these resources to help:
• Designated Driver Drink List -- "One of the most important things you can do before going out is designate a sober driver. If you're throwing a party, make sure to offer non-alcoholic drinks for the sober drivers. We've compiled a Facebook tab with 50 non-alcoholic party drink recipes." [The list is also available as a PDF next to this article]
Continue Reading: patch.com
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