Alcohol safety tips
- Choose substance-free housing, which is available at Saint Peter’s.
- Be aware and think about the risks and consequences of drinking, including getting arrested, getting sick, contracting an STD, etc.
- Don’t mix drinking with driving, drugs, or operating machines. Doing so can be fatal.
- Designate a sober driver.
- Don’t give in to peer pressure or drink because “everyone else does it.” Not everyone drinks.
- Be with people who drink non alcoholic beverages or ones that look like “drinks,” such as non alcoholic beer in a glass.
Drink alcohol only if you want to, and if you do:
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Know your limit and stick to it or don’t drink any alcohol.
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Drink slowly. You are apt to drink less. Nurse one drink during a party. Take fake sips, if necessary. In reality, anything over two drinks does not increase the feeling of pleasure.
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Eat when you drink. Food helps to slow alcohol absorption.
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Alternate an alcoholic beverage with a non alcoholic one. Use non alcohol or reduced alcohol beverages. Don’t drink distilled beverages straight. Dilute them. Use more and more mixer and less and less alcohol.
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Don’t participate in drinking contests and games.
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Know that NJ Law makes it illegal to drink alcohol if you are under 21 years of age.
What type of drinker are you?
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LOW RISK DRINKER
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HIGH RISK DRINKER
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- Sips drinks
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- Plays drinking games
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- Limits drinks to one per hour
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- Drinks to get drunk
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- Eat before you drink
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- Drinks and drives
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- Has money for a phone call or cab fare
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- Mixes alchol and drugs
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