Walking Drunk Can Be As Dangerous As Driving Drunk
Miami, Florida (PRWEB) August 14, 2013 -- According to the U.S. Mews & World Report article (8/6), [Don't Drive Drunk, But Walking Drunk May Be Just as Dangerous, a report released by the Department of Transportation states that more than one-third of the 4,432 pedestrians killed in car accidents in 2011 had alcohol in their bodies. Many of these victims had blood alcohol levels higher than the legal driving limit. It was also found that while the number of traffic fatalities has decreased since 2002, the percentage of pedestrian fatalities has grown by 3 percent in the same time period.
Alcohol abuse can cause serious health issues up to and including death for drinkers and innocent bystanders. Harbor Village, an alcoholism treatment center located in sunny South Florida, features a trained medical staff who will design a personalized plan of recovery for alcohol as well as drug dependent clients. In an upscale, 24/7 state-of-the art environment, clients are greeted by luxury accommodations including a beautifully furnished suite complete with satellite television, over an acre of scenic outdoor lounge area, salon, spa and massage services, acupuncture treatment, nutritious, gourmet dining and the individualized care by the attentive staff.
The numbers of pedestrians killed and their blood alcohol levels are truly shocking. According to Don't Drive Drunk, But Walking Drunk May Be Just as Dangerous, more than 1,500 of the 4,432 pedestrians who lost their lives in traffic fatalities possessed blood alcohol content of .08 or higher, which, in most states, is the legal limit for driving. However, 13% of the drivers involved in crashes that killed a pedestrian had blood alcohol content levels above the legal driving limit.
Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said, "Whether you live in a city or a small town, and whether you drive a car, take the bus or ride a train, at some point in the day, everyone is a pedestrian. We all have a reason to support pedestrian safety."
“In addition to great health risks, alcohol abuse could cost you your job, family and self worth. Take action by checking into a detox center such as Harbor Village that offers safe, effective treatment,” said Robert Niznik, Harbor Village CEO.
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Robert Niznik, Harbor VIllage Inc., http://www.harborvillageflorida.com, 1-855-338-6900, [email protected]
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