During the Norwich exhibit, a question was asked, “now that you have my attention, what is it you want me to do?” The person said the exhibit is very powerful. “You have grabbed me like I have not been grabbed before. What are some alternatives to the drinking culture or action I can take to reduce my risk?”
Conversations have taken place about this question and an idea to produce a card with the exhibit theme on the front and a few points on the back that will remind the holder of their position and actions they are about to engage in. The card would be about the size of a credit card for ease of carry and available at the exhibit.
Some ideas follow-please add yours. We will condense them down and pick ten or fifteen to randomly use on the back of the cards.
How do you know you are accepting a ride from a sober driver?
Would you give your keys to a friend who has not been drinking?
Would you take the keys away from someone who has been drinking?
Have you chosen a designated driver?
Are you willing to be a designated driver?
Do you have an alternative if you need a ride from a party?
Can you call a parent or afriend? Are there a safe ride shuttle /taxi in your area?
What are your options if you have been drinking other than driving?
What are you going to do if you:
Need a ride home
Have been drinking
See someone who should not be driving?
Leave your keys at home.
Decide not to play any drinking games.
False ID is worthless in getting your family notified in case of an emergency.
Plan on going out with a friend.
Understand your liability if hosting a party and underage drinkers are present.
Heaving drinking is a choice not a life style.
Alcohol does not have to be the central ingredient in an evening of fun.
Call the local authorities if you see an intoxicated driver, prevent a tragedy.
The designated driver is not the person who has had the least to drink; it’s the person who has not been drinking.
Dissuade friends from accepting a ride from a person who has been drinking.
If you can’ remember how you got home maybe it’s time to take a serious look at your drinking.