Ways to Prevent DUI Car Accidents in the Tampa, Florida Area

It is never wise to drive a vehicle after drinking alcohol, even if you have consumed only one drink. For many of us, this advice is fairly easy to follow. For those with alcohol addictions, however, it can be very difficult to avoid drinking and driving.

To address the challenges faced by alcoholics and binge drinkers, many programs have been launched in the Tampa, Florida area and across the country. From grassroots efforts to medical interventions, some of the most popular anti-DUI programs include:

• Free rides—Many local bars have information about getting free cab rides home if you plan to drink. In addition, a service called Zingo will come to your location and drive you home in your own vehicle. For more information about Zingo in the Tampa, Florida area, go to www.zingotampa.com or www.zingoportrichey.com.
• Support groups—Alcoholics Anonymous, or AA (www.aa.org), is the best-known alcoholism support group. AA is a fantastic resource for those who desire one-on-one support to tackle their drinking issues. Al-Anon and Alateen (www.al-anon.alateen.org) offer excellent support for the family members and children of alcoholics.
• Medical care and prescription medicine—Your doctor or local clinic should be able to give you information about how to receive medical care for an alcohol addiction. There are also multiple drugs that have been approved to treat alcohol dependence.
• Treatment centers—For intensive alcoholism treatment, an in-patient or out-patient treatment center may be the most successful option.

People with alcohol addictions are suffering with a disease that often is accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame. Instead of medicating their pain with more alcohol, we hope they will seek out the help and resources available.

For more information about alcohol addiction resources in the Tampa, Florida area, please contact the Tampa personal injury law firm of Dale Appell, P.A. We also have Tampa car accident attorneys standing by to give area residents a free initial consultation about their accident injuries.