WHEN THE PARTY'S OVER

If one of your friends have been drinking they shouldn't be driving, so please don't let them! They could hurt or kill themselves or someone else. Maybe just a little persuasion from you could mean the difference between life and death!
* Suggest that you or another sober person drive your alcohol-impaired friend home. Their car can always be picked up at later.

* Suggest that your impaired friend spend the night. This sounds very inconvenient, but you could be saving somebody's life.

* Have your friend take a taxi. If they don't have the money pay for the ride yourself. It's hard to object to a free ride.

* Whatever you do, don't give in.

Friends don't let friends drink and then drive.

ONE FOR THE ROAD

* JOGGER'S NOG: 1 1/2 cups chilled pineapple juice, 1 TBSP. honey, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 6 ice cubes. Combine ingredients in a blender. Cover and run on high until well blended. Serve in chilled glasses. MAKES 2 SERVINGS.

* HOT CRAN-APPLE CIDER: 2 QTS. apple cider, 3-inch cinnamon sticks, 1 1/2 QTS. cranberry cocktail, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsps. whole cloves. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer between 15-20 minutes. Strain. MAKES 25 SERVINGS.

* SPICED CIDER: 1 QT. apple cider, 12 whole cloves, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 2(4-inch) cinnamon sticks, Dash of salt, 8 whole allspice; Combine all ingredients in a 2-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until all the sugar dissolves. Cool; Refrigerate covered for several hours. Just before serving, reheat slowly. Strain to remove spices. Serve hot. MAKES 8 SERVINGS.

* COFFEE EGGNOG: 2 eggs, separated; 1 TBSP vanilla extract; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 cups milk, chilled; 1/3 cup instant coffee; 1 cup heavy cream, whipped, Dash of salt, Shaved unsweetened chocolate; In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are lemon colored. Gradually beat in the coffee, salt, vanilla, milk, and 3/4 cup of water. Stir in egg-white mixture and whipped cream; mix well. Serve well chilled, with chocolate sprinkled over each serving. MAKES 12 SERVINGS.

What To Do When Confronted With a Drunk Driver

SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVERS FREQUENTLY:

* Follow other vehicles too closely.

* Drive with no headlights, or possible with their lights on bright.

* Drive with their face too close to the windshield.

* Zig-zag across the road or drive into the other lane.

* Drive slower than 10 m.p.h. below the speed limit.

* Use turn signals that are inconsistent with driving actions.

* Stop in a traffic lane.

IF YOU SEE A SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVER, DO NOT:

* Try to stop or follow the vehicle if they are speeding.

* Forget traffic signals if you are following the vehicle.

* Follow too closely; The driver may stop suddenly.

* Attempt to keep the driver if he/she stops.

DO CALL THE NEAREST LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY:

* Tell them you want to report a drink driver.

* Give the exact location (street or road and direction in which the vehicle is traveling.)

* Give an accurate description of the car (color, make, model, and license plate number.)

* Describe how the vehicle is being driven.

* Be willing to give your name and number, and if necessary to testify! This helps the police if they were unable to witness the actual driving.

HOW YOU CAN PREVENT DRUNK DRIVING:

* Do not refer to incidents caused by alcohol and other drug- impaired drivers as "accidents." These crashes are not accidental because they result from two clear choices . . . (1) To consume alcohol or use other drugs, and (2) To drive.

* NEVER drink and drive and NEVER allow a friend to drink and drive.

* Speak out against alcohol and other drug-impaired driving in your community.

* Support legislation to reform the drunk driving laws.

* Designate a driver BEFORE you leave the house if your outing may involve drinking.

AND . . . encourage your friends to always do the same.

REMEMBER:

* Be responsible for your own thinking and actions about drunk driving.

"DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE!"

* Encourage your family and friends to be responsible for their drinking and actions about drunk driving.

"FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRINK AND DRIVE!"

* Be informed about the issues of drunk driving.

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