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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:

Know your limit and stick to it or don’t drink any alcohol.
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.
Eat when you drink. Food helps to slow alcohol absorption.
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.
Don’t participate in drinking contests and games.
Know that NJ Law makes it illegal to drink alcohol if you are under 21 years of age.

What type of drinker are you?

LOW RISK DRINKER	HIGH RISK DRINKER
- Sips drinks	- Plays drinking games
- Limits drinks to one per hour	- Drinks to get drunk
- Eat before you drink	- Drinks and drives
- Has money for a phone call or cab fare	- Mixes alchol and drugs

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