This can be a useful way to make sure that you\u2019re not overdoing it, and to keep your wits about you. It is also important to know the amount of alcohol in each drink. <\/p>\n\n\n
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2. Drink water before, during and after drinking alcohol<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Staying hydrated is an important thing to do normally. Alternating water and alcoholic drinks can allow your body to process the alcohol more efficiently and also reduce the chance of a severe hangover in the morning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Eat before or while drinking<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Be sure to eat before or while drinking, as this will help absorb some of the alcohol that you consume. Alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream through your stomach and through your intestines. Having food in your stomach will stop you from absorbing alcohol really fast. Eating salty food is not recommended, as this will make you thirstier and you may end up consuming more alcohol than originally intended. Some foods that are recommended to eat while drinking are popcorn, wheat crackers, bananas and bread.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Be careful and don\u2019t overdo drinking games <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n While drinking games may be fun, it puts pressure on you to consume alcohol very quickly and you may feel peer pressure to \u2018not let your team down\u2019. You can still be a team player without partaking in the drinking part, or you can dance and participate in other activities without alcohol.<\/p>\n\n\n 5. Do not mix alcohol and energy drinks together<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Energy drinks contain a large amount of caffeine which is a stimulant. Alcohol is naturally a depressant, and consuming the two together may lead to an individual being very enthusiastic about drinking for much longer than they normally would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6. Listen to your body<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have been drinking for a while and you feel sick or disoriented, stop drinking and switch to water. Feeling sick is your body reacting to the alcohol and continuing to drink can have unpleasant effects such as vomiting or making you feel dizzy. In the morning, you may suffer from a hangover which would make it hard to function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 7. Do not drive under the influence<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Drunk driving is never a good thing, and a taxi service or ride sharing service is much cheaper and wiser than facing legal fees and punishments for a DUI, in addition to potentially harming yourself or someone else. Some cities and universities have excellent public transportation that can also be used. If you go out with a group of friends, you can decide on a designated driver beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n