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Appendix D
Lower-Risk Drinking Strategies
- Designate a non-drinking driver before you go out or arrange for a sober ride home.
- Engage in activities that do not involve drinking.
- Arrange to safely stay at your party host’s home or nearby hotel.
- Drink no more than one drink per hour.
- Eat a full meal shortly before you start drinking.
- Drink non-alcoholic drinks between alcoholic drinks to slow the rate of consumption.
- Do not mix alcohol with other drugs, prescription, over-the-counter, or illegal.
- Do not let others pressure you to drink.
- Know your limits and stick to them.
- Avoid drinking games, doing shots, and guzzling drinks.
- Leave any drinking situation that is out of control before you become involved.
- Always wear your seat belt --- it’s your best defense against impaired drivers.
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