What do I do about acquaintances who drink and drive?
Drunk-Driving Couple
Dear Doug:
At a recent block party, a couple of acquaintances revealed that when they go out to dinner, they have two or three cocktails just before leaving their home. They explained they saved money, since they “only need to order one or two more” drinks at the restaurant. We were shocked to hear them admit to driving home after consuming these drinks over just a couple of hours. When we verbalized our concern, the husband, who does the driving, admitted he gets quite a buzz-on. What should we do?
Signed,
Acquaintances of regular DUIs
Dear Codependent,
Other columnists would rightly say the next time you see this couple get into their car while impaired that you call police and ask ...
