{"id":403588,"date":"2023-12-30T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platohealth.ai\/your-new-years-eve-safety-checklist-drugs-com-mednews\/"},"modified":"2023-12-30T12:54:14","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T17:54:14","slug":"your-new-years-eve-safety-checklist-drugs-com-mednews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platohealth.ai\/your-new-years-eve-safety-checklist-drugs-com-mednews\/","title":{"rendered":"Your New Year&#8217;s Eve Safety Checklist &#8211; Drugs.com MedNews","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"contentBox\">\n<p class=\"ddc-reviewed-by\"><span><a rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/support\/editorial_policy.html#editorial-staff\">Medically reviewed<\/a> by Drugs.com.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ddc-reviewed-by\">By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter<\/p>\n<p>SATURDAY, Dec. 30, 2023  \u2014 Millions of revelers hit the road after New Year&#8217;s Eve celebrations and the inevitability of impaired drivers make the holiday one of the nation&#8217;s deadliest.<\/p>\n<p>High blood-alcohol levels are a factor in more than 50% of crashes on New Year&#8217;s Day, the American Safety Council warns. Law enforcement officers will be on alert, with checkpoints and roadblocks in many places to check drivers for signs of driving while intoxicated or drugged.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;ll be ringing in 2024 away from home, the council offers these tips to stay safe:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Plan ahead:<\/strong> Arrange for a designated driver, shuttle service or hotel stay before you go out. Consider using public transportation or cabs to and from your destination so you don&#8217;t have to park in an unfamiliar place. SoberRides.org has a mobile site with options for a safe trip home. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Walk wise:<\/strong> New Year&#8217;s Day is also the year&#8217;s most hazardous for pedestrians. If you are walking, stay on pedestrian paths and try to remain in well-lit areas. Cross only at crosswalks. If you&#8217;re driving, watch carefully for those on foot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Host safely:<\/strong> Consider having a designated driver ready to take guests home if needed. Offer guests non-alcoholic drinks and plenty of water. Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in different colored cups, and dump those that are unattended so kids and pets don&#8217;t consume them. Provide food and snacks &#8212; but avoid salty ones, which encourage people to drink more. Stop serving alcohol hours before the party is to end. Be ready to offer guests a place to stay if needed &#8212; even a blanket on the floor will keep them safe.<\/p>\n<p>The council also addressed other safety considerations:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Champagne:<\/strong> Chilling champagne to at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit will make the cork less likely to pop. Place a towel over the top of the bottle and hold the bottle at a 45 degree angle, pointing it away from yourself or others when it&#8217;s time to open.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Fireworks:<\/strong> Check local laws. Fireworks may be illegal. If they&#8217;re allowed, keep a bucket of water or hose nearby. Light fireworks one at a time and then move back. Never try to relight a dud; douse them and spent fireworks with water before discarding. Supervise kids and pets and never point or toss fireworks at another person. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Guns:<\/strong> It was once tradition in some cultures to shoot handguns into the air. This is not only illegal, but falling bullets can be deadly. Keep firearms safely locked at this time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ddc-reference-list\">\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li> American Safety Council, news release, 2023<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ddc-disclaimer\"><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> Statistical data in medical articles provide general trends and do not pertain to individuals. Individual factors can vary greatly. Always seek personalized medical advice for individual healthcare decisions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ddc-mgt-3 ddc-mgb-3\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/platohealth.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/your-new-years-eve-safety-checklist-drugs-com-mednews.png\" alt width=\"160\" height=\"47\">  <\/p>\n<p class=\"ddc-mgt-0 ddc-text-color-secondary ddc-text-size-small-2\">\u00a9 2023 HealthDay. 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