Practice Drinking in Moderation - Drink Smart
By practicing these simple techniques, you can learn to be more in control of your drinking and avoid getting sick or hurt.
Use your mouth
- Slow down your drinking rate to no more than one standard drink per hour.
- Sip, don’t gulp.
- Alternate between alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages.
- Don’t quench your thirst with alcoholic drinks.
Use your stomach
- Eat before you drink.
- Choose drinks with a low alcohol content.
Use your head
- Plan how much you will drink beforehand and tell your friends.
- Prepare yourself for potential problems, like pressure to drink more than you can tolerate.
- Get involved in activities that don’t involve alcohol. Check out www.union.wisc.edu.
- Don’t drink every day.
- Designate a sober driver.
