What works
- Public awareness: targeted campaigns to shift norms.
- Enforcement: sobriety checkpoints and high-visibility patrols during high-risk times/places.
- Policy & penalties: appropriate sanctions paired with diversion, treatment, or license interventions.
- Alternatives: safe-ride programs and designated drivers.
Local actions you can take
- Plan a sober ride before events.
- Use rideshare/taxi or public transit.
- Host alcohol-free options and encourage designated drivers.
Education + enforcement reduce harm more than penalties alone.
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