{"id":4595,"date":"2015-10-28T11:58:32","date_gmt":"2015-10-28T17:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scramsystems.com\/blog\/?p=4103"},"modified":"2021-08-26T11:46:28","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T17:46:28","slug":"saturday-halloween-escalates-dangerous-drinking-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scramsystems.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/saturday-halloween-escalates-dangerous-drinking-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Saturday Halloween Escalates Dangerous Drinking&#160;Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Witches, vampires, and zombies won\u2019t be the only scary things out on the streets this weekend. Over the past decade, Halloween has increasingly become an adult- and alcohol-oriented holiday, and data shows that alcohol problems like binge drinking and drunk driving are highest when Halloween falls on a&#160;Saturday.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What\u2019s So Special About&#160;Saturday?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Saturday holidays tend to create a perfect storm for drinking issues. Most people don\u2019t have to worry about heading into work the next day with a hangover, and they are more likely to start drinking earlier in the day to get the festivities going. In addition, on a Saturday Halloween people are more likely to head out to parties or bars and to stay out later than on a weeknight\u2014all of which can increase the chances of getting behind the wheel after one too&#160;many.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cars and&#160;Kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The trouble is compounded by the potential for <a href=\"http:\/\/scramsystems.com\/blog\/2015\/10\/infographic-the-scary-truth-about-halloween-and-drinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drunk drivers to encounter trick-or-treaters<\/a>. This year, more than 41 million kids are expected to hit the streets in search of candy, and like their adult counterparts, the Saturday holiday means\u00a0some kids will be staying out later. Research shows that children are more than twice as likely to be killed by a car while walking on Halloween night in comparison to the rest of the year. In addition, over a quarter of all pedestrian deaths on Halloween involve a drunk&#160;driver.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Keep the Streets Safe and Sober This All Hallows\u2019&#160;Eve<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Don\u2019t let a roadside tragedy turn Halloween into a permanent horror-show. Here are a few tips to stay&#160;safe:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make plans for a sober ride home&#160;<em>before<\/em> you head out for the&#160;night.<\/strong> Even when people believe impaired driving is wrong, those beliefs can go out the window after a few drinks, especially as the alcohol is leaving the body. Line up a designated driver, program a cab company\u2019s number into your phone, sign up for a service like Uber or Lyft, or arrange to stay the night before you take the first&#160;sip.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Understand how much you are really consuming.&#160;<\/strong>Restaurants and bars often pour drinks that are larger than the recommended serving size, and many people are following suit at home because they\u2019ve become used to larger pours. For example, two six-ounce glasses of wine with a 14% alcohol concentration is really the same as three <a href=\"http:\/\/pubs.niaaa.nih.gov\/publications\/Practitioner\/PocketGuide\/pocket_guide2.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cstandard\u201d drinks<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If hosting a party, provide plenty of food and <strong>alcohol-free beverage choices.&#160;<\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/scramsystems.com\/blog\/2014\/12\/6-tips-hosting-safe-holiday-party\/#.ViqeqqPnYy8\">Guests are more likely to become inebriated<\/a>\u2014and to leave\u2014if they are drinking on an empty stomach. And offering nonalcoholic choices helps guests stick to their&#160;limit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow down.&#160;<\/strong>With hoards of little ghosts and goblins out in search of a sweet treat, even sober drivers need to be extra cautious and watch for children darting out from parked cars, walking in roadways, and wearing dark clothing. And <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nsc.org\/learn\/safety-knowledge\/Pages\/halloween-safety.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parents should help make kids more visible<\/a> by applying reflective tape to costumes and having trick-or-treaters carry&#160;flashlights.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<!-- Shortcode [san-joaquin-case-study] does not exist -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Witches, vampires, and zombies won\u2019t be the only scary things out on the streets this weekend. Over the past decade, Halloween has increasingly become an adult- and alcohol-oriented holiday, and data shows that alcohol problems like binge drinking and drunk driving are highest when Halloween falls on a&#160;Saturday. What\u2019s So Special About&#160;Saturday? 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