DUI, MIP, DWI, OWI . . . There are so many abbreviations for the charges that are involved in alcohol consumption. Some deal with drinking and driving, others are for minors. No matter which one you look at, they are all serious offenses that should not be taken lightly. College students take so many risks because they don’t realize how easy it can be to receive a charge from the police, especially in a college town. Police give out DUI’s and MIP’s all the time to students who make bad decisions. Approximately 57 out of every 100,000 people are arrested each year in the state of Missouri, according to drinkinganddriving.org. Many of those arrested are college students because they are new to drinking or think they won’t get caught.
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As a college student I have seen many of my friends charged with driving under the influence or minor in possession. I will admit that I have taken certain risks in the past, but was luckily never caught by the police. It was immature of me to be so careless and irresponsible. Now that I am 21 I no longer have to worry about getting charged with drinking as a minor, but there are still plenty of other consequences.
I have to make a conscience effort to be responsible and find a ride home after drinking. It can be difficult to find a friend who is available and sober. Many of them may be drinking with you, but there is always someone who is willing to help and give rides to those who need it. At my college and many others there are school sponsored buses or vans that pick up students who call for rides. This is a very useful program that all students should take advantage of it. Even if this is not offered at your school, you should always have a designated driver and arrive home safely. DUI’s are nothing to be proud of.
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