Road accidents caused by drunk driving have a major impact on youth mortality. Knowing the risks associated with alcohol intake is essential for your own safety and that of others. The message will be reiterated by the operators of the Addiction Service of the ASL AT, tomorrow, 18 April, on the occasion of Alcohol Prevention Day”. In the hospital hall, from 9am to 3.30pm, information will be provided on alcohol units and road safety.
An exhibition supporting the prevention campaign was also set up for the occasion.
The optimal level of alcohol concentration in the blood (alcohol level) for the purposes of psychological and physical fitness to drive is zero grams per litre: the law requires this for minors under 21 years of age, for new drivers and for driving professionals. With a blood alcohol level of 0.5 g/l, the maximum level allowed by the highway code and which should never be reached if you intend to drive, the braking time doubles, the field of vision is reduced, in particular the lateral, there is a distorted perception of distances and speed.
When consuming alcohol, it is essential to wait at least two hours for each glass consumed before driving.
The use of narcotic substances such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, cannabinoids, cocaine, ecstasy, inhalants and opiates also leads to a significant increase in the risk of accident, especially if accompanied by alcohol consumption.
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