Hydrate State
The do’s and don’ts of drinking and some risk reduction strategies!
- Set a drinking limit near BAC .05
- Check out this BAC calculator!
- Drink water
- Experiment with drinking less and refusing drinks
- Keep track of how much you consume by counting “standard drinks“
- Eat before and while you are drinking
- Be cautious when drinking liquor or mixed drinks due to high alcohol content
- Alternative alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks
- Space your drinks over time
- Avoid drinking games
- Never leave your drink unattended
- Don’t drink too much too fast
- Don’t use alcohol with stimulants (such as energy drinks)
- Don’t drink while you are sick or on medications
- Don’t drink as a method of escaping or coping with stress