Parties are fun… You can take my word for it. BUT another thing you can take my word for is that “UN-FUN” things can and just might happen. But the “UN-FUN.” Things can be prevented. Partying is defiantly fun as long as you do some planning and think about the risks and problems you may encounter.
Risks to watch for-
- Drink spiking. (Are you wondering why you feel so funny? Someone possibly slipped something into your drink while you weren’t looking.)
- Violence. (watch yours and other peoples attitudes. You never know. One minute you could be perfectly fine with someone. And the next he/you could be kicking some butt.)
- Unsafe sex. (Don’t be silly wrap that Willy. No MATTER how drunk you are. Always remember that. It’s the key!)
- Sexual assault. (NO DON’T TOUCH ME THERE THAT IS MY NO NO SQUARE! Keep that in mind. If you say “NO.” and they still don’t listen. Scream loudly for help. No matter how embarrassed you get. Your safety is more important than the embarrassment.)
- Drug over dose. (I’m not condoning drugs. But HEY… if you are going To do them I can’t tell you no. be SAFE and be SMART. Those two words will get you every where! If you are drinking watch what drugs you are doing. And keep track of amounts of EVERYTHING!)
- Drinking and driving. (Right as soon as you get to that party if you have a car. Give the keys to someone responsible. And make sure they put them away.)
- Driving with some one who is drunk. (Here it is are you ready cause you already probably know. DO NOT DO IT! EVER UNDER ANY CIRSUMSTANCES! NO MATTER IF THE PERSON TELLS YOU THEY ARE FINE ENOUGH TO DRINK OR NOT! If you cherish your friends you will take their keys. SERIOUSLY!)
My guide to keeping safe- (trust me I have been in these situations and they are not fun. In one bit. But these things have kept me responsible.)
- Make a plan. (yes make a plan. Trust me. You will remember.)
- You need to know where you are going (and not a million places. Keep it mellow and stay at one house if you are partying. Because if you end up going over there or over there. Ooooor even over here. You just might end up getting lost. Yes it happens.)
- Know your transportation you need options. The safest thing to do is stay at the house you are partying at. But if the time comes that you need to go home here are same things you can think of have a designated driver (someone that will pick you up who is not drunk or under the influence.), DO NOT and I repeat DO NOT rely on the people that are there (the reality is that they will tell you they are okay to drive when they really aren’t. and then you end up dead or seriously injured.32 percent of car accidents happen when the driver has been drinking.), Public transportation (like a bus or a taxi. Those would work. Just keep your cool and don’t act obvious like you are under the influence.), Or your parents (yes I did drop the “P” bomb. I know you would rather not call your parents for a ride from a party but trust me you and your parents will thank you for calling them. Because they would rather see you drunk then dead. Calling your parents is better than walking home and getting lost, raped, or harmed. And its way better than getting thrown in jail for being drunk in public.)
- If you are out with friends, have them watch you and you watch them, CONSTANTLY (no not like a stalker, more like a baby sitter. Watching your friends and having them watch you is good. You never know what could happen. You could get your drink spiked you could loose your group.)
- Be aware of drink spiking. Drink spiking is when alcohol or other drugs are added to your drink without you knowing to affect you more. The most popular one is rufilin. (the “date rape.” Drug ya know? Like the sublime song Date Rape. “One drink turned into three or four and they left and got into his car. And drove away some place so faaaar.”) The best way to not have your drink spiked is to always buy your own drinks, always mix your own drinks and if you are going to the bathroom or have to put your cup down hand it to a friend. (one that you trust. Not that shady guy over à there in the corner that you just met.)
- Drink at a “low risk level.” When you drink you make stupid decisions (I know you don’t want to hear it. But it’s true. I’ve done some pretty stupid things. That I regret. There are many things that happen when you drink. (Like flirting with someone because you have the “LIQUID courage.” (You know you wouldn’t be hitting on them if you didn’t have that drink in your hand.) You are also putting yourself at a greater risk for injury and assault (“hey I wanna jump off the porch” and then end up breaking your ankle.), mood and behavior change (like punching someone in the face because they looked at you.) Drinking to much cause things like Hangovers. (And we all know that those SUCK!)
- Avoid getting “trashed.” If you are going to drink be safe. Set your limits. (Even if people try to push you to drink more put your foot down.) Try drinking things in-between your alcohol. Drink slowly take sips. (don’t listen to those stupid idiots in the back that are saying “CHUG CHUG CHUG.”) Eat food before or while you are drinking. If this is your first time drinking you NEED to drink slowly because you don’t know your limits. Drink water before you go to bed.
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