Here are your Student Officer tips:
Sinead: "I alternate alcoholic drinks with soft drinks."
Anna: "I try to drink water after 12 so I'm ready for sport the next morning."
Tommy: "I know my limits, I know when to stop."
Megan: "I can have a great night without an alcoholic drink."
Emily: "I try not to mix my drinks."
www.drinkaware.co.uk on Why Let Good Times Go Bad?
Having a great night out is dependent on a number of factors; where you are going, who you are with, even what music is playing.
Alcohol can also play an important part in what direction your night takes. If booze becomes the focal point of the evening you could find your good time takes a turn for the worse.
The exacerbating effect of drinking to excess might make even the most trivial situation blow-up into a huge drama and your night might become memorable for all the wrong reasons.
Simply not drinking too much, making sure you eat before you go out and pacing your alcoholic drinks with water or soft drinks are simple ways to ensure your good night stays on course. And keep an eye out for your mates, they'll thank you for it in the morning.
Remember, Government guidelines advise that a man should not regularly drink more than 3-4 units a day and a woman should not regularly exceed 2-3 units a day.
Check out the unit calculator here.
University Life & Drinking
University can be the best years of your life, made up of a whirlwind of parties, fun and some studying thrown in.
Unfortunately for many, alcohol ends up being a huge part of the experience too. The freedom of being away from home combined with lots of socialising and the availability of cheap alcohol does mean many students drink heavily.
It can be difficult to balance out a social life with essays, coursework and exams, and students often feel like they're burning the candle at both ends. As with everything at university, there's a balance to be struck. While moderate amounts of alcohol can play a part in the good times, when consumed in excessive amounts it can have a negative effect on work and could lead to unexpected and unwanted consequences.
Read the rest of this Drink Aware article here.
