Cinco de Mayo has become a big night out for many, particularly among young adults. But it is also a very dangerous night out because of alcohol-impaired drivers. Those celebrating should be sure to designate their sober driver in advance - before the festivities begin.

• Drunk driving is often a symptom of a larger problem: alcohol misuse and abuse.
• Alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crashes cost more than an estimated $37 billion annually.
• In 2010, more than 10,000 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes - one every 51 minutes.

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 Cinco de Mayo Drunk Driving Prevention [May 5, 2013]

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