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NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence) has been sponsoring Alcohol Awareness Month in April since 1987. They have done, and continue to do, so in order to "increase public awareness and understanding reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues." April 2015's theme is "For the Health of It - Early Education on Alcoholism and Addiction."

The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) reports that every day in the United States almost 30 people die in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. This is one death every 51 minutes. They further report that the annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $59 billion.

Hurt By Drunk Driver Attorney Randall Spivey said, "I have seen first-hand the devastation caused by drunk drivers. Early education is an important component of combating this epidemic."

The risks of being involved in an alcohol-related crash is greater for young people than for older people, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control). Drivers with BAC (blood alcohol concentration) levels of 0.08% or higher involved in fatal crashes in 2012, one out of every 3 were between 21 and 24 years of age (32%). The next two largest groups were ages 25 to 34 (27%) and 35 to 44 (24%).

An important part of the NCADD's Alcohol Awareness Month is Alcohol-Free Weekend (April 3 to April 5, 2015). This is designated to raise the public's awareness about the use of alcohol and how it may be affecting individuals, family, and the community. During this period of seventy-two hours, the NCADD would like all Americans whether they are young or old to not only participate in this alcohol-free weekend, but to take this time to contact alcoholism agencies to learn more about alcoholism and its early symptoms.

"In addition to participating in Alcohol-Free Weekend, we encourage everyone to click on the links below from the NCADD website for information. Share this information with young adults in order to decrease the number of them being in alcohol- or drug related crashes," said Attorney Spivey.

Drinking Too Much Too Fast Can Kill You - Hundreds of people die each year from acute alcohol intoxication, more commonly known as alcohol poisoning or alcohol overdose. Alcohol poisoning or alcohol overdose is caused by drinking too much alcohol too fast. It often occurs on college campuses or wherever heavy drinking takes place.

NCADD's Self-Test for Teenagers - How are alcohol and drugs affecting your life? Teens can answer 20 questions to help determine if they or someone they know is at risk of alcohol and/or drug dependence and in need of immediate assistance.

Underage and College Drinking - Alcohol is the most commonly used and abused drug among youth in the United States.

Ten Tips for Prevention - Ten tips youth can take to help prevent themselves and reduce the risk of alcohol and drug problems.

Family History and Genetics - How family history and genetics play a role in alcoholism.

Hurt By Drunk Driver Attorney, Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.