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December 29-january 4, 2020 What's up! 43 Questions about this or other dining features? Contact Karen Rice at 479-571-6474 or krice@NWADG.com Don't overindulge in alcohol. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that people who consume alcohol begin experiencing a loss of judgment when their blood alcohol concentration, or BAC, reaches .02. That means it only takes a relatively small amount of alcohol before people's judgment begins to falter, and judgment only suffers further with each additional drink. The pressure to overindulge in alcohol on New Year's Eve can be considerable, but revelers should avoid situations where they might be tempted to drink too much. Such overindulgence only makes people vulnerable to bad decisions and even criminals looking to prey on inebriated victims. Choose a designated driver or utilize a taxi or ridesharing service. In areas where mass transportation is unavailable, celebrants should choose a designated driver or drivers from their group, or arrange for rides home via a taxi or ridesharing service. The U.S. Department of Transportation notes that, over the last half-decade, and average of 300 people died each year in drunk driving crashes in the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Designated drivers, cabbies or ridesharing services prevent potentially impaired celebrants from getting behind the wheel. New Year's Eve is one of the most popular nights of the year to go out. Plan ahead with a few simple strategies to ensure a fun, safe and memorable night.