B.C. Drug Free Coalition- Drinking and Driving

Thu, 02/16/2017 - 11:24am — Diane Dyer

Did you know…
• Young people are most at risk for drinking and driving.
• In 2010, 10,228 people were killed in alcohol impaired driving crashes.

Myths vs. facts about drinking and driving…
Myth: Coffee can sober up someone who has had too much to drink.
Fact: Only time sobers. It takes about 1 hour to oxidize each drink
Myth: Hard liquor is more intoxicating than beer or wine.
Fact: a 12oz can of beer, a 5oz glass of wine, and a 12oz wine cooler contain the same amount of alcohol and the same intoxication potential as 1 ½ oz. of liquor.
Myth: Someone who has had too much to drink will look intoxicated.
Fact: Someone’s physical appearance can be misleading. 1 drink can impair someone’s ability to drive. Judgement is the first thing affected when someone had been drinking and important motor skills are next.

If you would like to know more about the B.C. Drug Free coalition please contact Rhonda Vaughn [email protected] or Ali Johnson [email protected]

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