Drinking alcohol is pleasurable for many people. It is very common to drink at parties, nightclubs, barbecues, and more. People feel happy when they drink and they feel more assertive to take risks. But consuming alcohol more than your limits can be harmful for your health and can lead to injury, accidents, serious embarrassment, and long-term health problems.   

You should always draw a thin line between getting buzzed and fully drunk. Every administration has established rules and regulations, however, they differ from one nation to the next. However, the appropriate daily limits for both sexes are one drink for women and two for men.

Tips For Safe Drinking:  

Always keep snacks for munching while drinking: 

Your small intestine and stomach are the entry points for alcohol into your circulation. When you first start drinking, if your stomach is empty, the alcohol will reach your bloodstream more quickly. Therefore, it’s a good idea to eat both before and during your drinking. To maximize the effects of combining food and alcohol:

• Take in a lot of water.
• Avoid combining alcohol with sweet or energy beverages.
• Stay away from salty snacks because they will make you thirsty and likely cause you to drink more.

Count your drinks: 

Drinking more than you realise is simple to do. Mid-strength beer in a can or bottle, 100ml of wine, or a 30ml shot of liquor constitute normal drinks. Drinks at pubs and restaurants frequently have multiple regular drinks in them. Decide how many drinks you’ll have, and stick to it. Do not drink in groups (especially with friends who drink too much). Instead of topping off your glass, try to finish your first beverage before starting a new one.

Slow your intake with alcoholic-free drinks: 

Your reaction to alcohol depends on the amount of drink in your blood (also known as Blood Alcoholic Concentration. Your risk of injury or overdose increases with your blood alcohol content (BAC). One regular drink can only be processed by your body each hour. Your BAC rises as you consume alcohol more quickly.

To be safe, limit your consumption to one drink per hour. This is possible by:

• Drinking both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 
• Consuming water to slake your thirst before beginning to consume alcohol.
• Choosing non-alcoholic beverages.
• Sipping as opposed to gulping. 

Avoid drinking fights and shots.

When you binge drink (consume more than four drinks in one sitting) and become intoxicated, you face the risk of injuring yourself, putting yourself in danger, embarrassing yourself, or even becoming poisoned by alcohol. Avoid drinking contests, shots, skolling races, and other activities designed to make you drunk quickly. Instead, engage in some pool, dancing, or reality TV discussion. Avoid attempting to keep up with your buddies at any cost. Never combine alcohol and energy drinks as this may cause you to consume more alcohol. If you’ve taken any other medications or narcotics, exercise caution when drinking.

Don’t drive after drinking

Driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeding 0.05 is prohibited in Australia. Both probationary (P) and learner (L) drivers are required to have a BAC of 0.00 (that’s zero!). However, when driving, there is no such thing as a safe amount of drink. Drinking more alcohol increases your risk of getting into a car accident, which may not just involve you but also another person.

Rather than driving after drinking:

• Before you leave the house, make a plan for how you’ll get home.
• Decide who will be the “designated driver” with your pals.
• Make sure you set aside enough cash for a ride home in a taxi.
• Take the bus or train.

If You’re Not Sure, Just Say No: 

Very young, expecting a baby, nursing, taking medication, or experiencing depression. For other people, drinking alcohol can be more damaging. The best course of action for kids and teenagers under 18 is to abstain from all alcohol consumption.

The best option for your baby is for you to abstain from alcohol while you are expecting or nursing. Additionally, you should stay away from alcohol if you’re on any medications or recreational substances because they can interact negatively with drink. Furthermore, since alcohol can make you feel worse when you’re depressed, it’s not a good idea to drink while you’re depressed.         

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