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The Facts • Drinking and driving death rates are higher for American Indians and Alaska Natives than for any other racial group in the United States. • Two out of three crashes on reservations are related to drunk driving. Drinking and driving is dangerous. Just a small number of drinks can make...

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Other Authors: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (U.S.), United States. Indian Health Service. Injury Prevention Program.
Language:English
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Online Access:http://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/34098/
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Summary:The Facts • Drinking and driving death rates are higher for American Indians and Alaska Natives than for any other racial group in the United States. • Two out of three crashes on reservations are related to drunk driving. Drinking and driving is dangerous. Just a small number of drinks can make you unsafe behind the wheel and put your life and the lives of others at risk. Look at the chart below to see some of the more common symptoms people exhibit at various Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels, and the probable effects on driving ability.