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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 standaard 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.


adapted from HabitSmart

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