Disclaimer: This only applies before 3 am, past that, people pretty much act like couples. Everyone desires to get away from their realities once in a while. Your appearance, confidence and moves are the only basis of judgment — you get to be whoever you want to be. These words are for us all. Beyond Worthy , by Jacqueline Whitney. Sign up for the Thought Catalog Weekly and get the best stories from the week to your inbox every Friday.
You may unsubscribe at any time. If you need to talk to guests about slowing down, always be discreet and treat them with respect to avoid confrontation. If you're hosting, watch your own alcohol intake so that you can continue to have a great time and keep an eye on everything. Consider having one person serve the drinks and keep an eye on things rather than a free-for-all.
People often pour themselves larger drinks at home than they would get in a bar, making it hard to keep check of how much alcohol they've had. Make sure the bartender is someone responsible who is going to be able to intervene when someone has had enough. Remember young people under 18 years can't be supplied with alcohol unless it is by their parent or legal guardian, or the person supplying has the express consent of their parent or legal guardian.
Make sure whoever is looking after the bar is aware of this. Find out more about what the law says. Get them involved in the party and entertainment planning too.
Keep an eye on everyone, especially young people around drinks. If young children are going to be there, make sure there's a responsible adult or older person looking out for them and providing entertainment. And remember your children watch your behaviour. They are more likely to do as you do, not as you say. Tell your quests in their invitation so everyone knows. Don't let them drive home if they have had too much to drink. Ensure they get a taxi or offer them a bed for the night.
Don't let people walk home alone. Is your party is going to impact eg noise, street parking on the neighbours? Consider inviting them, or at the very least tell them that you are throwing a party. Talk through any issues like noise before the party. Call the Alcohol Drug Helpline on , visit their website , or free txt Skip to main content. Open search Close main menu. Open main menu Close main menu Open search Close main menu. Search form Search this site: Submit Search.
Tool - Is your drinking okay? Tool - How much are you drinking? Where to get help About addiction treatment Standard drinks What's a standard drink? But could it be that yours is a self-fulfilling prophecy?
In the UK the mark of adulthood is — dysfunctionally — when you first raise a glass of alcohol to your lips, and from that moment on, ups and downs, births, marriages, funerals and everything in between are centred on the demon drink. Satisfaction is definitely not to be found in treading the same hamster wheel in perpetuity. My guess is you want your life to change too, not necessarily in the same direction as your mates but not to stay stuck in a groove either.
Instead of lambasting your friends for their changing lives, how about taking a long, hard look at your own? But what are you animated by aside from pre-drinking destinations and not being alone when the music stops? Seriously, could your relationship with alcohol have become your main priority? Facing the world with a degree of sobriety, and yourself without the distancing lens of an eternal hangover, are hard challenges to rise to.
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