BSU Health Education: Alcohol, Club drugs

Low Risk Drinking Tips

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.