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8. Beware of unfamiliar drinks. Such drinks as zombies and other fruit and rum drinks can be
deceiving, as the alcohol is not always detectable, and it is difficult to
space them out.
9. Make sure that drinking improves
social relationships rather than impairs them. Serve alcohol as an adjunct to an activity rather than as
the primary focus. Have a German night party rather than just getting together
to drink beer.
10. Appoint a designated driver. Have someone available who will not be drinking and will
drive all drinkers home. This is critical if the person has consumed more than
one drink per hour.(more after the cut)
11. Use alcohol carefully in connection with other drugs. This includes over-the-counter drugs such as sleeping pills and cold or cough medicines. Alcohol should be avoided while taking certain antibiotics, arthritic, anti-depressant, and many other prescription medications. Check with your physician or pharmacy before you drink while on any prescription drug.
12. Respect the rights of
individuals who do not wish to drink.
It is considered impolite to attempt to get people to drink who do not wish to.
They may abstain for religious or medical reasons, because they are recovering
alcoholics, or they just may not like the taste and effect it has on them.
13. Avoid drinking mixed drinks on
an empty stomach on a hot day.
This might produce hypoglycemia, which can cause dizziness, weakness, and mood
change.
14. If you know that you will have
to drive after consuming alcohol, limit your consumption to no more than one
drink an hour. In reality many people who have a
drink with a meal have no other option other than to drive home. Consuming NO
MORE than one glass of wine, beer or mixed drink with a meal in a hour is
generally safe for driving.
15. Upper limit of drinks for
males is 21 and for females is 14 drinks per week. Most studies suggest that these limits are safe for health.
In older individuals moderate drinking may help prevent against heart
disease. This amount, of course, is spread out over a weeks period. This means
for males no more than 2-3 drinks and for females 1-2 drinks per day preferably
with meals.
DRINK RESPONSIBLY AND NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE.
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