How to drink and stay in control when you are 21 or older.
- Abstain from drinking if you are under 21 years of age.
- Consider your limits before you begin drinking.
- Eat a full meal before you begin drinking; include dairy products.
- Drink no more than 2 alcoholic beverages/day (men). Drink no more than 1 alcoholic beverage/day (women).
- Be social---sip drinks slowly, rather than tossing them back.
- Drink beer, wine and mixed drinks that are diluted, rather than taking "shots".
- Space drinks over time.
- Drink non-alcoholic drinks between alcoholic ones.
- Avoid "spiked" drinks. Abstain from drinking alcohol when you are taking medication.
- Keep your drink in full sight throughout the evening. Always know what you are drinking.
- Have a plan for getting home safely before you begin drinking.
- Drink for the taste and not for the purpose of getting drunk.
For further information:
www.bsu.edu/alcoholawareness
National Institute on Drug Abuse
Alcohol and You
The Partnership for Drug Free America
Web Addictions