Safer Drinking Tips
If you’re going to drink, try out these tips to make sure it’s a night you’ll remember.
Pace yourself
The body can only metabolize one standard drink of alcohol per hour.
Set a limit
Decide beforehand how many drinks you will allow yourself.
Hydrate
Alternate between alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks.
Eat
Food will slow the effects of alcohol on your body.
Check your med labels
Make sure it’s safe to drink alcohol with your prescription or over-the-counter meds.
Limit games
Drinking games don’t usually rely on standard drink amounts, so you could be drinking way more than you intended. Games also lead to consuming more alcohol quickly.
Plan ahead
Have cab numbers in your phone, have a designated driver, or use uber or lyft.
Take a break
It’s okay to skip a drink, or a night out.
Safer Drinking Tips