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December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Month

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  • By Staff Sgt. Lisa Milan St. Blanc
  • 92nd Medical Operations Squadron
FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. --  During calendar year 2007, the Alcohol Drug Awareness Prevention and Treatment clinic has seen 15 active duty members who have received citations for driving under the influence.

The ADAPT mission is to provide education, promote awareness, and to prevent future alcohol related incidents to include DUIs. An alcohol consumption guideline currently in place is 0-0-1-3. This means zero drinks if you are under 21 years of age, zero DUIs, one drink per hour, and three drinks total per night.

Responsible drinking means drinking in moderation - following 0-0-1-3, and not putting yourself or anybody else in harm's way. Following the 0-0-1-3 model, some drinks should be avoided entirely such as Long Island Iced Teas which contain an incredible five units of alcohol in a single drink.

It is essential to have a plan in place prior to going out. Before leaving your home ask yourself these questions:
How am I getting home?
Who is my designated driver?
Who is going to my wingman for tonight?

Always develop a back up plan in case the original plan fails. Airman against Drunk Driving is available to all Airmen and can be a critical part of a backup plan. The AADD number 247-9999, an easy number to remember.

Remember that the legal alcohol limit for driving in Washington State is a blood alcohol content of 0.08, but a person can be cited for impaired driving at lower levels.

Drugged driving is driving under the influence of any substance other than alcohol. Drugged driving can be caused by a number of substances such as illegal substances (marijuana, methamphetamines, or cocaine), prescription drugs (narcotics, percocet or vicodin), and even some over the counter medicines such as Nyquil. All of these substances can impair driving and should not be consumed during or prior to driving.

Know your limits and have a plan. Please feel free to contact the ADAPT clinic with any questions or concerns at 247-2731.