The following is for those who are still mixing alcohol and cars.

• It is not 'cool' to drink and drive. It is just plain stupid. People are not looking at you with awe, but with disgust or sorrow.
• Even if you have had 'only a couple', don't get behind the wheel of any machine. They are big and heavy and dangerous. Human bodies are not.
• If you can't walk in a straight line, what makes you think you can pilot a car in one, especially considering that you have had far more practice walking?
• Even if you don't care about yourself, think about those around you. It was difficult to learn that everything I did, in some way affected everyone I loved and everyone I came into contact with. While I was drinking, the effect was usually negative.
• Take responsibility for your actions. It doesn't matter what you think the world has done to you. You are in control of your life. Do something positive with it. There is lots of help available. You only need to ask.
• Don't balk when you hear people talk about God or higher powers. If you are an alcoholic, since it is controlling your actions, booze is your higher power. You might want to look for something better to be your guide.

If you don't think you are an alcoholic, here are some signs that you are:

• If you drink and drive, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you drink at lunch or breakfast, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you hide booze, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you need to have a drink to unwind, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you have noticed that 'Bob' is always at the bar and you don't work there, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you finish other people's drinks, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you can't understand how anyone can leave half a drink behind, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you have ever lost a job, friend or spouse because of drinking, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you cash in empty bottles for more booze, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you don't remember the night before on a regular basis, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you often wake up in strange places, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you periodically have to go find your car in the morning, you are probably an alcoholic.
• If you, your family and everyone you know thinks any of the above is normal, you are more than probably an alcoholic.

If any of these are true, you need to look at yourself honestly, if you can, and seek help.

Sandy recently celebrated her 18th anniversary of sobriety. She has been there, and believes it is only by the grace of a Higher Power that she did not harm anyone through drunk driving. She hopes this hard message will get through to others before it is too late.

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