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Don't Mix Alcohol and Energy Drinks
Posted by Galen Bosley on
Mixing alcohol and energy drinks increases binge drinking, sexual indiscretion and drunk driving.
The common practice among youth and young adults of mixing energy drinks with alcoholic beverages increases the risk of binge drinking by 300 per cent. It also doubles the risk of being taken advantage of sexually, of taking sexual advantage of someone else, and doubles the likelihood of riding with a driver under the influence.
PositiveTip: Choose alternative non-alcoholic drinks over alcoholic and caffeinated beverages. They don’t carry these dangerous risks!
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Every Doctor Should Asks Patients about Distracted Driving
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Distracted driving is becoming a large problem on the highways.
A major medical journal has weighed in heavily on the dangers of texting and talking on the cell phone while driving. The author urges all physicians to educate their patients that distracted driving is roughly equivalent to driving drunk. All those who think they can drive without incident while distracted, including every teen driver, should watch a graphic British public service announcement about this issue.
PositiveTip: Pull over if you have to fool with your phone or text while driving. This simple step could save your life!
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Do Your Kids Ride with Drinking Drivers?
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
More than 25% of American kids have ridden at least in the last 30 days with a drinking driver.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports from their national survey of risky behavior, that during the 30 days before the survey, 28.3% of students nationwide had ridden one or more times in a car or other vehicle driven by someone who had been drinking alcohol.
PositiveTip: Talk to your kids about riding in a car with someone who has been drinking--and know who they will be with. It could be mean the difference between life and death.
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What is Drowsy Driving?
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
Sleepiness and driving is as deadly as alcohol and driving.
Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, but often don't realize that sleepiness and driving a vehicle can be just as fatal. Sleepiness, like alcohol, slows reaction time, decreases awareness, impairs judgement and increases your risk of an accident. For information on how to drive alert and arrive alive visit DrowsyDriving.org.
PositiveTip: When you are driving and get sleepy, pull off the road for the safety of you and others!
Did You Miss the Clown on a Unicycle?
Posted by Fred Hardinge on
On January 26, 2010 the U.S. Department of Transportation issued regulations prohibiting bus or truck drivers from sending text messages while operating commercial vehicles. Those who choose to ignore these rules may be subject to a whopping fine of up to $2750.00. An increasing number of states are banning texting while driving as well. Remember the Texas bus driver who plowed into stopped traffic while texting? It was all caught on video!