Last year, an average of 62 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes each day over the New Year’s holiday. Don't become a statistic and don't cause one.
Show your support to end buzzed driving by pledging to make good decisions by not driving under the influence of alcohol. Take the time to share the pledge with others and with your help, we can end buzzed driving.
I'm going to be smart; I won't drive while buzzed.
Even just one too many drinks can impair my driving and lead to devastating consequences. It's just not worth it. Buzzed driving is drunk driving so I'm going to make sure I make responsible choices that don't endanger myself and others. - Sue Scheff
Teenage and underage drinking is a serious concern. Teens admit one of the main reasons they drink alcohol is to reduce stress. Far less emphasis was placed on peer pressure surrounding drinking. In most instances, teens are getting alcohol from older siblings and more often than not are getting away with drinking in their parents’ home without adults recognizing the problem.
As New Year's Eve is approaching, there usually is more opportunity for teens to be able to access alcohol. Be proactive - talk to your teenager about the dangers of drinking and driving. We know we will never be able to control what our teens are doing all the time, but we can continue to talk to them about the consequences of substance abuse and driving.
In St. Johns County get your teens involved in PACT (Prevention Advocacy Prevention Teamwork) and learn more about being part of a proactive community to help prevent substance abuse.
Learn more about Buzzed Driving Ad Council Campaign - follow them on Twitter and join them on Facebook.
Be an educated parent, you will have safer teens.
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