Summer is here! With summer comes parties, cookouts and festivals and along with those events (for those 21 and older) come drinking cocktails. Don’t take a chance on driving if you have been drinking. Many myths about drinking and driving are just that, myths.

Nearly half of all motor vehicle fatalities involve alcohol. About 2 in every 5 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related traffic crash at some time in their lives.

Some alternatives available to you if you choose to drink are: assign a designated driver, have someone tend bar so guests don’t over-serve themselves, serve plenty of food since snacks can slow down the rate at which the body absorbs alcohol, offer a choice of non-alcoholic beverages, stop serving at least one hour before the party is expected to end and if you are out, and you or others feel that you shouldn’t drive home, call a cab or Uber.