We are in the middle of Alcohol Awareness Month. The people at Total DUI have created this infographic showing how much money you waste by getting a Driving Under the Influence (DUI). What is a DUI? It is driving a vehicle while intoxicated. Here are some facts for the infographic: - It costs the public $51.1 billion for alcohol-induced traffic incidents. - You might pay upt o $2,000 for a DUI…

The holidays are a time for good times with friends and families. These good times also bring an increase in drunk driving. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed December as National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. It is a time to pledge to not drink under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Certification Map…

Little is ever heard, though, about the risks of drinking and walking, which can be just as dangerous, said trauma surgeon Dr. Thomas Esposito at Loyola University Health System in Maywood, Ill. "Alcohol impairs your physical ability to walk and to drive," Esposito said. "It impairs your judgment, reflexes and coordination. It's nothing more than a socially acceptable, over-the-counter stimulant/depressant." A trauma surgeon for more than 20 years,…

Don't go to parties alone This one applies especially to females, but men should listen too.  There is always safety in numbers, and going to a party with a friend or a few friends means that they will be looking for you when it's time to leave.  It's always best to be sure that someone else is looking out for you; it can decrease the risk of drinking too heavily or being taken advantage of or hurt while drinking. Designate a sober driver This…