December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. We know the holiday season is the time for many people to indulge in drinking alcohol well beyond moderate levels, or engage in drug use that can easily shift into an overdose. In fact, the National Association of Drug Court Professionals describes this month as “one of the deadliest and most dangerous times on America’s roadways due to an increase in impaired driving.”
As an enlightened sober person, this is your opportunity to stay strong and step it up for those who aren’t quite there yet. Family First Intervention in Mokena, Ill., has compiled these tips to help you be a hero to your friends, family and community: