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The Lost Art Of Drinking Alcohol Responsibly

There are few feelings in the human realm of perception that come close to the feeling of a bad hangover after an alcohol binge. No amount of fresh air, position changes on the couch, or “secret” hangover cures ever seem to truly do the job of fully getting rid of the discomfort.

Well, we have the real secret of how best to deal with a hangover. Just drink responsibly.

To help you relearn this literally life-saving art, here are a few tips on how to pace yourself and still have fun.

Never drink on an empty stomach

Under no circumstances is it ever a good idea to consume alcohol on an empty stomach. This might get you buzzed a lot faster but the consequences outweigh any euphoria you may experience when you are high.

So make sure you have a meal before you go for happy hour with the girls or order a side of wings with your beer as you hang out at the bar. Your body will thank you heaps for that.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate

If you are planning on hitting that bar, club, or liquor cabinet hard, you better also plan to hit your water bottle just as hard. Alcohol has a dehydrating effect which is one of the reasons why hangovers are so uncomfortable.

You can spare yourself the headache and general discomfort by simply having water as you enjoy your drink.

Avoid mixing your alcohol

Mixing booze is the most common rookie mistake that often leads to some of the most agonizing hangovers.

I know it may sound like a good idea to throw back shots after cocktails then close the night with a glass of wine but such combinations are the very recipe for disaster.

If you choose to take wine then stick to wine. If it is beer then stick to that. Whatever poison you choose for your fun night out (or in), just stick with it.

Pace yourself

Consuming your alcohol too fast is almost as bad as drinking too much. So learn to pace yourself when you are out having a good time. Ideally, you should only have 1 drink every hour or two. To avoid taking too much too fast, avoid chugging and instead take your time to savor your drink whether it is a straight shot or a fancy cocktail.

Drinking water between your alcohol servings could also help you pace yourself.

Count your drinks

Another important tip for drinking responsibly is to count your drinks. This is matters whether you are taking shots, cocktails, or simply having beer with the guys.

This will also only be effective if you set a limit for yourself before you start drinking. If you had said you will only have 4 beers, counting will help you stay accountable to yourself and to monitor your consumption. Otherwise you will find yourself an entire six pack deep with no idea how you got there.

Don’t drink alone

Drinking alcohol alone is usually the start of trouble and is a slippery slope that often leads to addiction. Drinking with company is fantastic as it helps you to stay accountable and responsible. Most of us are less likely to down a whole bottle of vodka or tequila when there is a buddy around to share with or to low key judge us if we actually try.

Learn to say no

While drinking with friends is better than drinking alone, it could sometimes lead you to making bad decisions. The most important thing to remember if you are partying with a misleading crowd is that you can always say no.

You don’t have to take that extra drink or chip in for another round. Remember that you have your own personal limits and no one should force you over them.