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Indianapolis, IN – Drivers across Indiana are being urged to use extreme caution this Blackout Wednesday, as early Thanksgiving travel and heavy bar traffic combine with rising binge-drinking trends along major corridors including I-65, I-70, and I-69.
According to Alcohol.org, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving—widely known as Blackout Wednesday or “Drinksgiving”—is now one of the heaviest drinking nights of the year nationwide. In 2022, liquor orders rose 156% compared to the previous Wednesday, while beer sales increased 85% and cocktails grew 69%. Health experts say holiday stress, the shortened workweek and the tradition of meeting up with friends drive widespread alcohol consumption…