Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Healthy Habits: Teen Drinking and Driving

Did you know that nearly one million high school students drank alcohol and got behind the wheel last year? When teenagers drink any alcohol at all, not only is it illegal for them to drive, but it puts them at extremely high risk for a dangerous crash. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a Vital Signs package on teen drinking and driving. Parents can play an important role in keeping their teen drivers safe. The most important message for parents is this: We can – and must—do more to protect the lives of young drivers and everyone who shares the road with them.

To find out more, visit Parents are the Key for teen driving safety tips, Like CDC on Facebook (they'll be doing a Facebook chat on this topic Friday, October 19th from 10-11am), and follow @CDCgov on Twitter.

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