Just One Drink … FROM THE LAW BLOG
STAYING SAFE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Of course, anyone who drinks should never drive. You should always allow enough time after drinking to make sure you’re completely sober before getting behind the wheel. One rule of thumb is to wait at least 45 minutes to an hour per drink. Here are a few more tips to help you safely enjoy the holiday season: • If you don’t want a drink, just say, “No, thanks.” Don’t feel like you have to give in to peer pressure. • Have nonalcoholic drinks available for guests and keep a glass of water or another nonalcoholic drink within arm’s reach for yourself. • Always designate a driver. • Keep a taxi or ride-share service such as Uber or Lyft on standby. • Drink responsibly, and decide how many drinks you’ll have in advance. A blood alcohol chart can help you understand the relationship between drinks, blood alcohol content, and level of impairment. • Don’t let drinking become the main focus. Remember that the holidays and social events that come with them are really about having fun with family and friends!
Celebrating with friends and family is a big part of the holiday season. But these many gatherings can come with a dark side: In the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, more people consume alcohol than at any other point during the year. This means the last several weeks of the year can be the most dangerous on the road because alcohol-related accidents and fatalities reach a peak. The increase in social drinking is one of the biggest reasons more people get into alcohol-related accidents during this time of year. More people are casually drinking with dinner, as they watch football, and even to cope with the stress of the season. Another thing to consider is that many people who drink during Thanksgiving or the December holidays don’t drink often. As social drinkers, or “holiday drinkers,” they are more likely to underestimate their level of impairment and end up driving when they shouldn’t.
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MAPLE-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES Cooking With Ashley
Ingredients
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2 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
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1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
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1/3 cup pure maple syrup
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
2 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
1. Heat oven to 400 F. 2. In a 9x13-inch glass baking dish, arrange sweet potatoes in an even layer. In a small bowl, combine maple syrup, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the sweet potatoes and toss to coat. 3. Cover and bake sweet potatoes mixture for 45–50 minutes, uncovering to stir every 15 minutes until tender and starting to brown. Make-Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Just before serving, reheat at 350 F until hot, about 15 minutes.
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