The 4th of July may be in the rear view mirror, but unfortunately statistics show some will still be feeling the effects. Natalie Inman with Shelby County Community Services shares that between the travel and alcohol use during the holiday, Independence Day has the highest rate of alcohol related incidents. 

Around holidays alcohol is a part of the celebration, and that’s not a bad thing. Inman shares that it’s just about being safe during that time.

Specifically speaking about how alcohol mixes with the 4th of July celebrations, Inman says the danger reaches far beyond just drinking and driving.

Beyond the holiday scope, Inman says boats and alcohol open up a world of dangerous possibilities, so it’s important to be careful. 

Inman appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show live from our studios in Downtown Shelbyville.