Did you know driving under the influence is one of the most preventable causes of road accidents? There are many risks when you decide to drive after consuming alcohol or other substances. Alcohol and drugs can cause you to lose your sense of judgement, causing you to do things you might not do if you were sober. Some of these risky behaviors include speeding, running red lights, and ignoring stop signs. All of these actions can lead to accidents that can leave you hurt or even killed. There are also many legal risks if you decide to drive while under the influence. These include being arrested or having a DUI on your permanent record. Overall, you should never drive if you have consumed alcohol or any other substances because it is very dangerous for you and the other people on the road.
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I think this blog is something that is so important and many people wouldn't think about when thinking of health and wellness. If you choose to drink or use drugs of any kind it is so important to make sure you have a safe way to get home and to not make the decision to drive under the influence. I like that you pointed out the consequences that could happen if a person chooses to drive under the influence, these tend to put it better into perspective for people. Making the choice to drive under the influence is not just affecting you either, it is affecting everyone else on the road while you are on the road. I'm very glad you wrote about this and brought it to more people's attention.
ReplyDeleteHey Rebecca, I really enjoyed reading through this post! This was a great topic to blog about, especially since we are all college students, and driving under the influence is a common occurrence among people our age. People who end up driving under the influence do not realize, in the act, how dangerous it is to them and others on the road. I also liked how you talked about a few of the consequences; individuals do not realize the great amount of trouble they are getting themselves into, especially if they are underage. Overall, I thought this was a great post to bring to our attention, since it applies to all of us!
ReplyDeleteHi Rebecca! Thank you so much for acknowledging this subject matter. It is so important to be safe when drinking let alone underaged and driving. Neither of these should be happening at all, but since they are so common, it needs to be discussed. I love all the points you make in this blog, as they are notable and true, and something we all need to think about next time we want to make a bad decision that can affect tour lives and others lives. I loved this topic, Rebecca!
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