When college students return to campus, fraternities and sororities start readying themselves for rush. Addressing the issue of drunk driving should be first and foremost in the minds of activity coordinators. College is a time of intense study and equally intense fun. Attending and participating in parties both on and off campus is an integral part of the college experience for many. Ensuring students have a great night and safe ride home during parties where alcohol is served is the duty of the organization hosting the party.
Colleges and police departments encourage the designation of a sober driver. Keeping the person driving to and from the party alcohol-free is the best way to avoid dangerous and deadly accidents associated with drunk driving. Unfortunately it's often hard for the designated driver to resist having just a couple of drinks while at the party. For an experienced adult drinking alcohol, self monitoring alcohol intake is easy but for a college student with very little knowledge of their drinking limits it's easy to over imbibe. While keeping the driver sober is ideal, the reality is that many student drivers will have some alcoholic beverages.
Providing a portable breathalyzer at college parties serves two purposes. First, the presence of a breath alcohol analyzer provides the party organizers with more control over their party. College fraternities and sororities around the country have been fined and even banned from campus for throwing parties that resulted in alcohol-related injury or drunk driving charges at police check points. The Greek system is held to a higher standard because these organizations are usually housed on campus and are a reflection on the college or university. Taking every step available to ensure all guests have a great time and get home safely is the duty of the sororities and fraternities throwing parties serving alcohol.
Using a portable breathalyzer allows the party guests to see the tangible numbers associated with their drinking. Many students may think they are completely fine to drive after a couple of beers or a few mixed drinks. Allowing drivers the opportunity to use a breathalyzer will help them to determine whether they should drive or hand over the keys to someone else. Most drivers would rather learn they were over the legal limit while still safely outside of the car than after being pulled over by a police officer.
Not only do these devices provide a safeguard to demonstrate that the organization throwing the party is trying to be responsible, they are also a useful educational tool that can stop someone who may otherwise unwisely drive. Breathalyzers are a low cost precaution that can save a life this school year.
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