Ways to reduce your risk when drinking
- Set a drinking limit under a BAC of 0 .05% (unless you are piloting an aircraft where legal intoxication is 0.04% BAC, and you may not drink within eight hours of flight)
- Keep track of the number of standard drinks you have
- Know how you may react with a BAC of 0.05%
- Pour your own drinks
- Don't leave a drink unattended
- Alternate alcohol drinks with non-alcohol drinks
Choose your settings and companions carefully
- Designate a driver who will not drink that night
- Avoid drinking in unknown or remote areas
- Stay with a good friend and watch out for each other
- Be careful about drinking too much when on dates or having sexual relations with others
- Remember - choosing not to drink is okay
When is drinking most risky?
Risky drinking styles
- Playing drinking games
- Drinking to “get drunk”
- Taking shots
Risky drinking activities
- Drinking and driving
- Engaging in sports or athletic activities after drinking
- Drinking in remote areas or with unknown people
Risky drinking situations
- Drinking underage
- Heavy drinking events (like 21st birthday or spring break)
- Drinking under pressure of peers