MADD Teen Influencer
November 2025
How Gratitude Can Help You Resist Peer Pressure
When the pressure to fit in takes over, it’s easy to forget what risky decisions can pull us away from. Focusing on things to be thankful for makes us more likely to protect those things. Remembering that one risky choice can lead to losing everything makes saying “no” easier. Gratitude builds confidence in decisions and reminds us of what truly matters.
Holiday Safety Tips
Plan ahead: Always know how you will get home before the night starts. Step up for your friends and family: If someone around you is drinking, make sure they get home safely. Put your phone down: Wait until you’re parked to get on your phone. Don’t drive tired: If you’re feeling exhausted, find another way to get home. Don’t speed: It’s better to arrive late rather than not arrive at all.
“Buzzed Driving” is Still Drunk Dr iving A common misconception is that having “just a couple of drinks” is harmless and doesn’t affect driving. A “buzzed” driver usually feels confident in their ability; however, the effects of alcohol start to manifest with a BAC of 0.02%. Loss of judgment and a decline in the driver’s ability to track moving objects occur, which puts the driver at risk of making fatal mistakes behind the wheel. If a person feels slightly “buzzed”, they’re already too impaired to drive safely.
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