Party Goer
partier checklist
So you’re thinking about going to a party. Here's a simple checklist of things to keep your night out fun and safe.
Before Going Out To a Party
- Eat a full meal. Eating high protein foods will slow down the absorption rate so alcohol won’t hit your system all at one.
- Figure out how you’re getting to the party and how you’re getting home safely. There are many options out there such as having a sober designated driver, using Tipsy Taxi, and calling other Davis taxicabs.
- Get together with your friends and set a limit of how many drinks you’re going to have and make sure to stick to it. Have your designated driver help you stick to your limit.
- Plan on using the buddy system with your friends. By sticking together and leaving together it will help prevent unwanted hook-ups or anyone being left behind.
- Think about whether or not you’re drinking for the right reasons. It’s fun to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion but if you’re drinking to reduce stress, get over a breakup, or release anger, remember that alcohol is a depressant and will only amplify the feelings you already have.
At the Party
- Keep an eye on your drink and your surroundings. Trust your instincts.
- Pace yourself and alternate your drinks with water. It takes your liver about 1 hour to process each alcoholic drink, depending on your size, food consumed, and other factors.
- Don’t mix your drinks. Stick with one type of alcohol. Alternating different types of alcohol will raise and lower the sugar in your bloodstream which can just make you sick and put the end to a fun night.
- Avoid drinking games. When playing them, it’s hard to judge how much you are drinking and in how long of a time span.
After the Party
- Leave with your friends.
- Drink water to counteract the dehydration from the alcohol and to prevent a hangover the next day.
- Make sure everyone gets home safe.
- If any of your friends are still very intoxicated, don’t leave them alone. Be sure to check on them throughout the night since their BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) can still rise even though they’ve stopped drinking.
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