New Year's Eve can be a fun celebration, but if you plan to make alcohol part of your festivities, make sure you plan in advance to ensure you do not endanger yourself or others. Here are some tips for safe alcohol - we have posted some of them before.
A good rule of thumb is that your body can only process about one drink per hour. Although it may vary slightly depending on the weight and sex, it's a pretty good rule to keep in mind. But be careful on how you define "a drink" - which equals 12 ounces of beer, a 4-ounce glass of wine or one shot (one ounce) of 80 proof alcohol. A martini or other cocktail mixed usually contains more than one shot.
The calculator alcohol in the blood can help you evaluate your level of value by drink and tell you if you are "legal" in a given state. The calculator works by giving an estimate of your "Account of alcohol in the blood" (BAC) or alcohol ratio in the blood in your system. Enter the type of drink, how many drinks you have consumed / plan to consume , weight, and the amount of time you have been / will drink. This will produce an estimated BAC, and will tell you if you are impaired and the risk of being arrested if you are stopped by the police.
This page includes some handy charts of depreciation reference alcohol for men and women, and graphs that describe the type of disability that people experience at different BAC levels. There is also a list myths and common suggestions for how to get the car keys away from a drunk person.
There are also some smart phone applications for monitoring BAC, but we have used any of these so we can not vouch for them.
If you are in the New Year's Eve, have a strategy in advance to ensure your safety :.
- Plan for a designated driver
- Plan to sleep on.
- Search Tipsy Taxi service in your area. Many communities sponsor a free taxi service that can be called for a return home. You can call a local police department to see if there operating in your community. Or call Uber and Lyft.
- Drink soft drinks.
- Having one or two drinks in the early evening and switch to soft drinks for several hours before driving home.
If you are planning a party , take your responsibilities seriously. You will never forgive yourself if a client has been injured or killed - or killed another driver - after leaving your home. Also, you might have a criminal or civil liability in case of accidents resulting from the poisoning that took place in your home. Here is a good part responsible Host Tip Sheet (PDF) to help you plan a safe holiday
And a final note of caution :.
People can and do die from alcohol poisoning when they consume more alcohol than their body can handle safely in a short time. Unfortunately, many young people die from alcohol poisoning each year because of ignorance of the facts of excessive alcohol consumption. Call 9-1-1 if you see someone behavior that could indicate alcohol poisoning, as evidenced by the following symptoms with:
- cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin
- unconscious or unable to be awakened
- slow or irregular breathing
- vomiting repeatedly or uncontrollably
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