How to Drink Safely With Your Friends

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By yatesy
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Many people love going out drinking with their friends, but sometimes a good time can turn bad if simple precautions aren't taken. Drink and be merry--and live to tell the tale by following a few rules.

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Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Make sure you have a good base in your stomach before drinking with your friends. Eating a meal heavy in bread, like a hoagie or pizza, will help protect your stomach and keep you from throwing up later on in the night.
Step 2

If you know no one wants to be a designated driver, consider taking the bus or a cab. While this might cost more money, it solves the problem of finding a designated driver.
Step 3

Keep an eye on your drinks at all times. There are some shifty people out there who prey on women out having a good time. If you feel weird about your drink, or if someone gives you one that you don't feel comfortable about taking, say "No."
Step 4

Keep an eye on your friends. Hooking up is fun, but if you came in a group, try leaving in a group. Never let one of your friends leave without finding out exactly where they are going. Be a pain if you need to be; you could be saving their life.

Tips & Warnings

To save your stomach, try to not mix liquors too much.
Eat something in the middle of your partying, too, just to make sure there is enough in your stomach to soak up the liquor.
Make sure you drink a glass of water every few drinks to combat dehydration.
Have a big glass of water before you go to bed to help prevent a hangover.