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Responsible party host watches over guests

by Maj. give them a ride (if you’re sober) or let them spend the FACTOID ...
DAPHNE BREWTON night. Perhaps even arrange to have a few designated
driver volunteers present at the party. Have you heard of social host li-
56th Medical Operations Squadron ability? In most states, a social host
Here are some sobering facts. is liable for injuries, both physical
The holidays are a time for gathering with family – Every day, almost 30 people in the U.S. die in mo- and financial, suffered as a result of
and friends, good food, celebrations and a lot of fun tor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired a drunk guest who causes injury or
and laughter. Think of cozy homes with tables piled driver. This amounts to one death every 51 minutes. death to a third person when the fol-
high with various meats, sweet and savory dishes, – The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals lowing requirements are met:
cakes, pies and cookies. Imagine friends or family more than $59 billion.
gathered around laughing at the last joke just told – In 2013, drunken driving deaths accounted for 31 1. The social host served alcohol to
or reminiscing over fond memories past. Good food, percent of vehicle fatalities. Of those deaths, 200 were the person who caused the personal
good fun, good times. children ages 14 and younger, and more than half were injury or property damage in question.
riding in the vehicle with the alcohol-impaired driver.
As we know, sometimes alcohol is present during – During last year’s holiday months of November 2. The social host knew, or should
these gatherings and celebrations. As the time for through January, Luke AFB had four reported Driving have known, that the person who
parties and gatherings approach, it is important to Under the Influence incidents and 24 more alcohol- caused the personal injury or property
start planning now. Are you going to host the big related incidents. damage was intoxicated
bash of the year at your place? If so, here are a few When you plan ahead, you promote a safer, more
things to keep in mind when planning your party as relaxed party experience for all. Isn’t that what this 3. The social host knew that the per-
a responsible host: time is all about? With a little forethought, you can son who caused the personal injury
relax, have a good time and celebrate those who mean or property damage would be driving
t0GGFSBWBSJFUZPGOPOBMDPIPMJDCFWFSBHFTUPQBS- the most to you. Show people you care by not allowing after the social occasion.
tygoers. them to drive drunk and be part of the tragic statistics.
Drunk driving is 100 percent preventable. Be re-
t%POUDPNCJOFBMDPIPMXJUIQPUFOUJBMMZEBOHFSPVT sponsible, have a plan and help others do the same.
activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating, skiing Throw the holiday bash of the year, and if you choose
or swimming. to serve alcohol, make sure you take care of your
partygoers.
t % P O U N B L F E S J O L J O H U I F G P D V T P G Z P V S Q B S U Z J O - As we begin to celebrate the holidays, make a prom-
stead, choose a fun theme and organize activities to ise to yourself, friends and family to take care of each
keep things interesting and engaging without alcohol. other and not drive under the influence of alcohol.
For more information, call the ADAPT clinic at
t4USPOHMZEJTDPVSBHFESJOLJOHHBNFT 623-896-7579.
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your guests can leave their keys that only you have ac-
cess to so you ensure no one drives under the influence.
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let someone ride with an impaired driver. Call a cab,

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