Do Stuff

Everyone has a role to play in building a better and safer culture around alcohol.  There is a LOT you can do – these suggestions are just a start.

  1. Make it easier for people to make healthy choices.
    • Diversify the ways you and your friends unwind.  Don’t let alcohol become your only signal for “now it’s time for us to have fun.”  Check out some fun ways to unwind in New Haven.
    • Never let alcohol become a “necessary” part of an event, even tacitly – i.e., being sober or sober-ish shouldn’t make for a lousy time.   More party planning tips.
    • If you’re serving alcohol, make sure you have equally tasty non-alcoholic drinks too - those who aren’t drinking for any reason, whether their age or their game tomorrow, will thank you.
  2. Keep an eye out for people in trouble.
    • Become an expert at tactfully helping your friends slow down.
    • Team up with your friends to check in on each other, and help you all stay within your limits.
    • Know the signs of alcohol poisoning, and be ready to call for help if you see them.
  3. Up your alcohol skills.