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Staying Safe This Halloween

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Halloween is an enjoyable time of year for kids and adults alike. It’s fun to dress up, visit haunted houses and escape rooms, go on a local ghost tour, or party with friends. Traditionally, we focus on dangers for Trick-or-Treating kids, such as flammable costumes, walking in the dark, or overeating candy! However, there are also dangers for adults who enjoy the fun of dressing up and celebrating. Read on to review some important safety tips for Halloween.

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The Opioid Crisis: More Deadly than Motor Vehicle Crashes

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Did you know that opioid overdose now claims more lives than motor vehicle crashes in the United States? It's a terrifying trend that only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic. LEAF is part of a local partnership responding to the crisis, supporting everyone in the community to respond to opioid overdoses with life-saving action.

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Alcohol and the Brain

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Many individuals associate alcohol with a “buzz”—the mood boost that many people experience. Although consumers may desire relaxation, a slower pace, and perhaps some silliness, these results aren’t simply positive side effects of drinking alcohol—they are evidence of a brain that is struggling to coordinate its regular functions.

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What is "Moderate" Drinking?

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Although alcohol is one of the most socially acceptable substances, drinking alcohol comes with many risks to both physical and mental health.

Any amount of alcohol increases the risk for health issues—but experts agree that if an individual chooses to drink, the least harmful path is to drink “moderately.”

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Alcohol & Impaired Driving: What to Know to Stay Safe

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Before you fire up that driving playlist, do you know how to protect yourself and others from impaired driving?

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Learn Safe Driving with Our Roadsters!

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LEAF is proud to offer a fun way to learn about safe driving!

Roadsters are a special vehicle we use in our Safe Driving workshops! We use these small one-seaters to provide hands-on training and spread awareness about impaired driving.

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