Every year, the Labor Day weekend proves to be one of the deadliest times on our nation’s highways. With everyone making their long weekend plans, it’s a great time to remind friends and family, and even ourselves, that having a DUDE should always be our top priority. Take a look at these facts and know […]
Drinking Responsibly (Yes, it’s possible)
If you’re planning on drinking Know what a drink is. A 12 oz. beer, a 5 oz. glass of wine and a 1.5 oz. shot of whiskey contain virtually the same amount of pure alcohol. Remember – many drinks contain much more alcohol than that! Know your limit. Learn in a safe environment and really […]
Alcohol 101 Post
Factors that affect absorption Food Contrary to popular belief, food does not “soak up” or “absorb” alcohol but instead, slows it down by coating the lining of your stomach. Essentially it’s a pay me now or pay me later situation where alcohol is absorbed eventually. Foods that are high in protein such as meats and […]
Driving Under the Influence – Know the Facts
Every day, 28 people in the United States die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This amounts to one death every 53 minutes1. The problem of driving under the influence: Texas continues to lead the nation in alcohol impaired driving fatalities1. In 2014, 3 out of every 10 (30%) drivers with BAC […]
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
On August 21, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration kicked off the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign.