If you do choose to drink alcohol there are some things you can do to reduce the chances of harm occurring.
- Eat before drinking – a proper meal not just snack food
- Avoid salty foods – you will drink more
- Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration
- Start with a non-alcoholic drink and make every other drink a non-alcoholic drink
- Drink slowly, pace yourself, space your drinks and put your glass or can down between sips
- Drink light beers or shandies, half measures of spirits and mix wine with soda and ice
- Count your drinks, use a standard glass and don’t let people top up your glass
- Decide your limit and refuse drinks when you have reached your limit – it’s your choice
- Make sure someone who is not drinking is looking after the kids
- Stay busy doing other things like dancing, singing, yarning and playing pool
- Drink in a safe place and have a plan to get home safely
- Do not drive and do not get in the car with someone who has been drinking
