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Hi Friend,
This Memorial Day,
let’s take a moment to remember the brave Americans who have given
their lives for our freedom. It’s important to honor these heroes and
the values of our country by doing our part and acting responsibly.
As we gather to also commemorate the unofficial start of
summer, we may find ourselves where we only wished we could be this
time last year—with a group of friends! Traveling to see family!
Jumping into the community pool! These social events that we have
longed for are returning, so it’s important to remember to be mindful
of our behaviors, the behaviors of others, and how we set examples for
our kids while celebrating in settings where there may be alcohol. We
can all make responsible decisions every day that will keep us safe,
and kick off what’s bound to be a wonderful summer.
Before we
head out to our planned events—or even if our plan is to stay at home,
let’s review a few tips to keep ourselves and those around us safe:
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Know your limits
If you choose to drink, make sure
you understand how alcohol affects your blood alcohol content (BAC).
Download the Virtual Bar app and learn how alcohol may affect
you.
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Talk to your kids
Kids notice their surroundings and
listen more than you might think. Engage in conversations to let them know that you are taking
steps to be a responsible consumer and let them know that drinking
underage is not acceptable behavior.
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Be the hostess with the mostess
If you’re hosting a gathering and
are serving alcohol, make sure you keep your guests well fed, be sure
to have plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverage options for
your guests, and respect your guests’ choices if they choose not to
drink.
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Watch out for
pedestrians, bicyclists and motorcyclists, and don’t drive drunk,
drugged, distracted, or drowsy
When you’re driving, focus on
DRIVING. It’s tempting to push forward on road trips, but make sure
you’re well rested before getting behind the wheel. And never drive
drunk or high.
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Have a safe holiday, enjoy the
extended weekend, and pay homage to our freedom and those who paid the
ultimate price to ensure it endures.
From all of us to all of
you, happy Memorial Day!
Responsibility.org
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Responsibility.org leads the fight to eliminate drunk driving and
underage drinking and promotes responsible decision-making regarding
beverage alcohol.
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