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Drinking?   Safety & Control Tips

brad21.com (Be Responsible About Drinking, Inc)

You are of legal age, and you plan to drink . . . fine, do it safely:

  1. Set a "Party Safe" goal for how many drinks you are going to have. Tell a friend the limit, count your drinks and stick to your goal.

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  2. Remember "HALT" - If you are Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired, don't drink.

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  3. Don't gulp your drinks, you'll get drunk faster. Drink slowly and make it last.

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  4. Always eat a full meal before you drink. Effects of alcohol are much quicker on an empty stomach.

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  5. Alternate between alcohol and non-alcohol beverages to slow the effects. Bring your own non-alcohol drink.

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  6. Drink responsibly and encourage others to be mature in their drinking. Reckless or irresponsible behavior caused by intoxication shouldn't be encouraged or approved.

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  7. Before you celebrate, designate! Remember to alternate the designated driver spot with friends.

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  8. Remember, saying "No" is absolutely fine!

 
 

(From the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois and the Century Council, 1997)