Tips for a safe night out

Make sure you understand units and how to stay within safe limits

See Do I drink too much?

Eat before or when going out

This stops alcohol rushing into the blood stream and straight to the organs and brain and gives the liver more of a chance to break the alcohol down.

Don’t load up with too much alcohol before going out

Each shot is one unit and they can add up quickly. Try this out in the virtual nightclub on talkaboutalcohol.com.

Stay hydrated

Bars and clubs have to offer free tap water by law which really saves money and as alcohol is dehydrating, it really helps. Try this out in the the virtual nightclub on talkaboutalcohol.com

Look out for your friends and make sure they look out for you

Stay with people you trust.

Never go home alone or with a stranger

Be prepared with contraception if there is a chance you might need it

Let a trusted person know where you are going

… as well as what time you will be back and let them know if plans change.

Keep a locator on active on your phone such as Find My Friends or Snapchat.

Plan how you’re going to get home before you go out

– such as pre booking an Uber or taxi, finding out about the last bus or train and keeping enough money aside.

Alternate soft drinks or water with each alcoholic drink

… you’ll stay more hydrated and save money. Who can tell if it’s an alcohol free beer or a tonic? Try this out in the the virtual nightclub on talkaboutalcohol.com

Don’t mix alcohol and drugs  

You don’t know what the effects will be.

If a friend becomes ill from drinking, stay with them and look after them

Call an ambulance if they become unconscious.  See Helping someone who is drunk.

Keep valuable possessions out of sight

… or don’t take them with you.

Never leave your drink unattended and don’t accept drinks from strangers

See our information on Drink Spiking.

If you become angry or wound up, walk away & find a quiet place to calm down