Drinking guidelines

 

• If you don't already drink, don't start for health reasons.
• If you do drink, avoid getting intoxicated or drunk.
• Wait at least one hour between drinks.
• Have something to eat. Drink non-alcoholic beverages, such as water, soft drinks or fruit juice.
• Know what a standard drink is.
• Keep track of how much you drink — daily and weekly.
• Never drink and drive, nor ride with a driver who has been drinking.
• Don't start drinking for "health reasons". To keep your heart healthy, eat better, exercise more, and don't smoke.
• Don't drink if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
• Be a responsible host — encourage your guests to follow these guidelines.
• Talk to your kids about alcohol.
• Find out about programs and policies that support low-risk drinking.
• Develop an alcohol policy for your home, workplace, school, and/or community organization.