Pub Golf is designed to be a fun game ideal for university friends, societies, clubs and Halls of Residence. Don't let alcohol ruin your night, know your limits! Here's some useful advice from the people at www.drinkaware.co.uk

Top Tips!

  • Eat before you go out, or during the evening
  • Drink water regularly to stay refreshed and rehydrate
  • Use soft drink spacers to pace yourself - a tonic looks just the same as a vodka and tonic. A cola looks the same with or without the rum
  • Remember that too much drink will do nothing for your looks - you're drop dead gorgeous until you drop down drunk
  • And don't succumb to the beer goggles effect - you might think you've met your dream date - until the effect wears off
  • Don't accept drinks from strangers and never leave your drink unattended - it's all too easy for someone to spike your drink
  • Carry a condom, if you plan to possibly do more than kiss.
  • Look out for your friends and make sure they look out for you

There's no getting away from it - heavy drinking, especially on a regular basis, can lead to serious health problems, including:

  • Alcohol dependence or alcoholism
  • Sexual difficulties, including impotence
  • Cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer
  • Pancreatitis
  • Stomach disorders, such as ulcers
  • Mood changes
  • Brain damage including memory loss or dementia
  • Certain types of cancer, especially breast cancer
  • Anxiety, stress, depression, poor concentration
  • Increased risk of heart disease and certain types of stroke
  • Potentially fatal alcohol poisoning

Even getting drunk occasionally can have serious consequences. It impairs your judgment and can increase risky behavior, which could result in:

  • Injuries and accidents
  • Unsafe sex, which could result in sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies
  • Fights, arguments and relationship problems
  • Getting into trouble with the police

Even relatively moderate amounts of alcohol can be harmful sometimes. For instance, when you're pregnant, driving, taking some medications, or doing sports or activities that need judgement and coordination.

*Source - Drinkaware.co.uk

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