How Do You Observe Alcohol Awareness Month?
• Talk with your kids. Getting the word across to your kids or teenagers about alcohol usage is very important. Many parents don’t realize what their kids do after school, at a friend’s house, or at a party. Teen peer pressure is one of the top reasons why kids start to drink. • Avoid alcohol whenever possible at parties. Have fun with mock drinks or sparkling cider. If alcohol is on the drink list, have a system of taking away vehicle keys as they step in the door. Never let a drunk, even tipsy, person drive, even if they promise they’re okay. If it’s necessary, call a taxi or cab and have them pick their car up in the morning. • Get employees to double check age. Depending upon the law of the country or state, a business or owner may be fined if the purchase of alcohol is sold to a minor. Bouncers, cashiers, and bartenders should double check and verify the actual birth date along with the current photo on the I.D. • Know the effects of alcohol and pregnancy. The two items should nev
