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This wikiHow article gives you tips on how to avoid getting drunk.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Drink consciously

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   Only one drink per hour. A glass here can be a glass of spirits, beer, wine or mixed wine. Whatever it is, you should only drink one drink every hour. This will help prevent getting drunk, as the liver can metabolize the alcohol and get rid of it from the body in an hour. If you stick to this rule, you can drink it normally and still be alert.
   • Click the wine slowly. Try and enjoy slowly instead of gulping.

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   Set a limit for one night of alcohol consumption based on your alcohol tolerance threshold. Set a limit before you drink and stick to it. If you know you've been drinking 3 glasses of beer, take some time in between to avoid getting drunk. Each person's body processes alcohol differently, so there is no exact number to benchmark. If you are not sure, the recommended amount is 3 drinks for men and 2 drinks for women.
   • When you go to the pub, bring cash instead of your bank card to force stop drinking when you run out of money.
   • Women often get drunk faster than men due to physical differences.
   • In general, the heavier a person is, the more he or she can drink before feeling intoxicated.

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   Drink mindfully. Drinking is for enjoyment, not for getting drunk. Enjoy the taste of the wine instead of gulping. Order an expensive but really delicious wine, as it will be your only drink of the night. No matter what kind of wine it is, slowly enjoy and appreciate it.
   • Occasionally raise the wine glass to your lips and tilt it. But instead of drinking, inhale the aroma of alcohol.
   • Tasting alcohol before drinking. If any wine is not worth tasting, it is not worth drinking.
   • Everyone has a different drink, so drink it yourself, not to prove anything or to keep up with your friends.

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   Drink water before, after and while drinking. Water has been shown to help absorb and break down alcohol, plus you have something to drink before continuing to pour more alcohol into your glass.Drink a glass of water before drinking each drink.
   • Drink water slowly to extend the time between glasses.

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   Stop drinking and eating something. Contrary to popular belief, food does not prevent you from getting drunk. However, food can slow alcohol going up to the brain. Food will also fill your stomach and help temporarily prevent you from drinking too much.

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   Make your own alcohol and dilute the alcohol. When you do drink alcohol, only drink mixes that you can control. For example, you could pour half a glass of wine and replenish the rest with soda instead of filling a glass of wine. This will help you settle into the party, but not too much and too quickly.
   • Try drinking "shandy," a light beer mixed with lemon juice for a conscious enjoyment of the alcohol.

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   Find a companion. Find a friend who drinks the same amount of alcohol as you do and wants to avoid getting drunk as well. The two can watch each other, gently discourage the other if things seem out of control. It is easier to stay awake if everyone around you is also alert, and you also have close friends just like you.

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   Know what I'm drinking. Don't accept every offer, especially at parties. The rule of drinking one drink per hour is fine, but the drinks made at home parties or at events can vary widely in alcohol content. Furthermore, they can be too sweet to make you not realize the true alcohol content in a wine glass. If this is the case, choose beer, wine, or make your own.
   • Do not drink multiple types of alcohol such as liqueur, beer and wine overnight. Then it will be difficult to know the actual amount of alcohol you have been drinking.
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Method 2 of 3: Drink without getting drunk

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   Always keep in moderation. By the end of the day, if alcohol has entered your body, you will drunk. When entering the body, the chemicals will have to naturally filter through the liver, and at the same time they will go to the brain through the blood circulation. Drinking consciously is the key. With that said, the following tips can help you slightly lessen the effects of alcohol and prevent drunkenness after a few drinks.

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   Eat fatty snacks while drinking alcohol. Eat greasy junk food, as the fats form a barrier against alcohol. It causes alcohol to enter the body more slowly. Your waistline probably won't like this, but your brain will thank you. Here are some good options:
   • Fast food
   • Nuts
   • Pizza
   • Creams and shakes (milk can also help slow alcohol absorption).

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   Eat a teaspoon of baking yeast to deactivate alcohol. Baker's yeast has been shown to help break down alcohol similarly to how the liver works, helping to prevent binge drinking from occurring when you don't eat. Simply mix yeast with water or yogurt and drink it before you start drinking. Although the effect is not miraculous, it can potentially reduce blood alcohol concentration by 20-30%.
   • This can help you avoid alcohol intake, but are not Avoid getting drunk if you only apply this tip.
   • However, you should note that there is controversy about the scientific effectiveness of yeast.

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   Gradually build up alcohol tolerance. The more often you drink, the faster your body can get used to the feeling of being drunk. You will be more likely to drink more alcohol before you got drunk, so you can have a few more before you feel dizzy. The more you drink, the more alcohol you drink. Drinking 1-2 glasses of alcohol a day can make it easier for you to stay awake while drinking.
   • The physical, mental and social effects of alcohol can vary widely, so drinking alcohol is only to increase alcohol tolerance. not recommended. This can lead to health problems and cause alcohol abuse quickly.

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   Dilute alcohol, especially mixed alcohol. Add more liquid and reduce alcohol. You can still drink it, but you will reduce your actual alcohol intake and stay awake. You can even dilute beer with lemon juice into a glass of "shandy" instead of pure beer.

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   Drink one glass of milk before drinking, and another at midnight. Milk will coat the stomach, making it harder for the alcohol to absorb. Of course the alcohol will enter the body, but it will be slower, so the liver can get rid of a little before the remaining alcohol kills you.
   • Carbonated drinks can interfere with this stomach lining, so it may not work for cocktail beer with soda.
   • Like other methods, this method is also controversial about its effectiveness in science. But there are many confirmed stories about the positive effects of milk.
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Method 3 of 3: Coping with peer pressure

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   Be confident with your decision not to drink alcohol. Alcohol is not suitable for everyone, and certainly not a "healthy lifestyle choice". So don't feel bored or insatiable just because you don't want to drink. Understanding the reasons why you are not drinking will help you say no in even the most difficult situations.
   • If you decide not to drink, whatever the reason, stick with your decision. "Just one drink" is often the recipe for a night out.
   • You are under no obligation to explain it to anyone. Alcohol is a recreational substance, not a lifestyle or a philosophy of life. If you don't want to drink, don't drink.

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   Avoid situations that often lead to drinking alcohol. Going to a pub or going to a party can seem like a tempting invitation, especially if you're trying to quit drinking or be easily influenced. Offer to alternative events, find a new place to have fun, and plan other activities instead of just sitting and drinking.
   • You don't have to avoid all drinkers. Instead, make sure that the atmosphere doesn't tempt you or make others force you to "join."
   • Tell your best friend in advance that you won't be drinking. Tell your friends why and ask them to keep you alert so they will be on your side before the party starts.

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   Learn to say no quickly and decisively. If someone offers you a drink, the best response is a definitive "Thank you, I don't drink" response. This is usually enough, but many times people will ask for a reason or an explanation, or will beg you to drink with them. Be prepared to have a quick, straightforward, and sincere refusal when someone offers a drink. Remember to look them in the eye and say clearly, decisively:
   • "I don't drink anymore, thank you."
   • "I have to drive today."
   • "I'm allergic to alcohol!" is a humorous and perfect way to make people happy to decline.

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   Have a cup in hand. This is usually enough to convince people not to offer you a drink. It doesn't matter what is in the glass, but soda and other carbonated drinks are a good way to imply that you are drinking but not actually drinking.
   • Talk to the bartender first and let him know that you are not drinking. Even so you should still reward the money and thank him for the soda and water.
   • If you meet someone who insists on inviting, accept a glass of wine and hold it in your hand. With the wine in hand, you can leave it without drinking, and most people don't know it's just a "bond" glass.

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   Find activities other than just "getting drunk.’ Generally speaking you can drink less if you are in a place with other distractions like food, games like bowling, darts or billiard, or going out to a concert. You're more likely to stop drinking when you're in a well-lit place, not too crowded, and you feel comfortable. Make sure everyone has something to do or talk to, and drinking becomes a side activity, not a major event.

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   Leave if the pressure is too great. If your pressures to drink are starting to upset you, it may be time to leave. Alcohol is neither, nor should it be, the only activity. If the only thing people are doing is getting drunk and they don't respect your decision to stay sane then you need to go.

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   Find ways to avoid temptation. If you know you're going to want to drink more than you should, there are some tips to remind yourself to stop. Remember the reasons why you don't want to get drunk and why a night of alertness is important to you. Some suggestions include:
   • Use the tip to turn on the elastic. Wear an elastic band on your wrist. Every time you feel cravings for alcohol, pull the elastic in your hand to remind yourself not to drink.
   • Ask a close friend to remind you. It could be a friend who doesn't drink or knows where to stop. Or that person could be a relative of you.
   • Distract yourself. Step out on the dance floor, talk to someone for a while or play a game.
   • Treat yourself to gifts like a nice shopping spree, a delicious treat, watching a movie or calling a friend who is far away if you can avoid alcohol.
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Advice

• Learn about alcohol-related issues. There are many educational resources available online and in community centers that provide information on alcohol related problems and illnesses. Read a few articles to get motivated to stay awake.
• If you use food to allow yourself to drink more, you will still get drunk. Don't misuse this method.
• Avoid arguing about your drinking habits, whether it's about who might drink more than who or telling you that you've decided not to drink. Not only are they a tasteless topic, but they also make drinking a problem, and they can even encourage you to drink if the confrontation becomes too competitive. Change the subject instead of running to the toilet!

Warning

• Buy non-alcoholic drinks yourself if you don't trust your friends or others to do it. Even if they mean well, buying you alcohol when you don't want is coercive and unfair.
• If you have alcohol and addiction problems, try to get help.