The Deadliest Day of the Year

Alcohol abuse has become a major part of holidays, as more and more people are binge drinking around the holidays such as 4th of July, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, etc. As a matter of fact, the 4th of July is statistically the deadliest day of the year from alcohol abuse and the poor decisions associated with being under the influence.

While the day is supposed to be filled with happiness and celebration, there is a frightening statistic that lurks in the shadow. Between 2000 and 2009, more people lost their lives in motor vehicle accidents on July 4th than any other day of the year and 40 percent of July 4th fatalities involved a driver with a blood alcohol content over the legal limit of 0.08 or higher.

Yet it’s not just the drinking and driving that we have to worry about. Hospital emergency room visits involving underage drinking for males double during the holiday weekend.

Find the full story at TheRecoveryPlace.net and find out how to stay safe on this dangerous holiday.

As you go about celebrating this weekend try to stay aware of the possible dangers that could end in tragedy and don’t forget to have a blast! Happy 4th of July everyone!


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