Have a plan to get home safe this New Year’s eve. Below are some thoughts on how to celebrate safely tonight and get home to thrive in 2024
Going out?
If you are headed out to a party, it’s important to be responsible and avoid drinking and driving. Not only do you risk your life, you risk the lives of those around you (or around your car).
Have a designated driver
Always a wise choice, have someone in your group stay sober. Make sure you pick someone who is responsible and can get everyone home safely.
Take a taxi
It may cost a bit more, but that’s nothing compared to the cost of a life, for what could equal the value of a human soul? If you’re feeling a little woozy or are afraid your judgment might be impaired, call a taxi and make sure you get home safely.
Stay over
If you aren’t confident in your driving skills–confident enough to bet your life on your ability to drive–then ask your friend if you can crash on his (or her) couch for the night.
Give your keys to the host
If you’re afraid you might get too drunk to drive safely, ask the party’s host if he (or she) can keep hold of your keys unless he (or she) believes you are sober enough to drive home.\
How much is too much?
Frequent drinkers believe they can “handle” their liquor. But, the truth is, most metabolisms need a full hour to properly digest a glass of alcohol. A standard “glass” is usually classified as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits. If you drink more than this in an hour, you should wait before getting behind the wheel.
DUI or DWI
A DUI (driving under the influence) or DWI (driving while intoxicated) can earn you jail time, a license suspension, and large fees. Driving while drunk could cause a collision, which may increase your insurance. It could also kill someone, which can result in vehicle-manslaughter charges, a second degree murder charge.
Driving drunk is not worth these risks. You may have the mentality that you won’t “get caught” driving drunk, but it’s not about getting caught. It’s about protecting your life, your passengers’ lives, and the lives of those sharing the road with you.
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