"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

"Kim (The Shawnee News-Star)"

Alcohol Awareness Month: Addressing alcohol misuse, impact on Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY – April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time for Oklahomans to reflect on the significant impact alcohol misuse has on individuals, families, and communities. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health indicates that about 1 in 5 Oklahomans aged 12 and older participated in binge alcohol use in the past month and 1 in 10 are estimated to have had an alcohol use disorder within the past year.

Everyday Home: Spring cleaning your kitchen

Spring has sprung! When you start your spring cleaning don’t forget about the kitchen! Use these tips from Fight BAC! to make your spring cleaning in the kitchen most effective and learn how to maintain that “spring clean” feel year-round! For more food safety tips from Fight BAC! Your counters may look clean, but BAC! may be hiding all over your kitchen. Always clean surfaces thoroughly with hot water and soap.