Community Corner

Tips for Preventing Drinking & Driving

Amica Insurance shares advice on promoting responsible New Year's behavior.

With New Year's festivities approaching, Amica Insurance offers tips on being a responsible host and preventing irresponsible behavior from Mothers Against Drunk Driving:

  • Have nonalcoholic options or “mocktails” available for guests who don’t want to consume alcohol.
  • If planning to serve alcoholic punch, use fruit juice or other noncarbonated bases. Alcohol is absorbed into the blood faster if it’s combined with a carbonated base.
  • Serve food so guests can avoid drinking on an empty stomach.
  • Playing games is a great way to keep guests entertained so that they limit their alcohol consumption.
  • Everyone in attendance should designate a driver who has not been drinking.
  • Have the phone number of a taxi company available for anyone who needs a ride, or offer guests who have been drinking to stay overnight.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

More from Brookhaven