St. Patrick’s Day is March 17 and if you choose to celebrate this holiday with some friends at the bar, below are a few alcohol safety tips:
1. Set a designated driver and stick to it – or, if possible, walk to your destination and/or take a cab.
2. Watch your drink – I don’t mean stare at it. Just make sure to keep it with you at all times because date rape drugs can be quickly and easily slipped into an unattended glass. (btw – you can even take your drink to the bathroom)
3. Stay in pairs or groups – don’t leave a friend alone, especially while intoxicated
4. Don’t pressure friends to drink more than is safe, and don’t feel pressured to do the same – alcohol poisoning is a serious and often deadly consequence of drinking too much, too quickly
Keep in mind that a standard drink is considered:
12 oz of beer
5 oz of wine
1.5 oz of hard liquor (80 proof)
…and the average adult’s liver can metabolize, or break down, one drink per hour
Planned Parenthood wishes you a safe and enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day, whether or not you choose to celebrate it at the bar! Happy St. Patty’s!!
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism of the National Institutes of Health
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