- Have a “this is how are we getting home” plan with a trusted buddy. Make that plan before you leave home or the office for your party. At the party, check in with your buddy regularly.
- Have a code word with your buddy – use it when you are ready to leave, and agree to leave when your buddy uses the code word.
- Plan your alcohol consumption, monitor it and monitor your buddy’s. Plan to arrive with, stay with and go home with your trusted buddy.
- Buy your own, and drink your own, drinks. Keep your drink with you.
- Stay aware – have fun but tune into the environment around you. Know that alcohol consumption can lead to lowered inhibitions and risky, reckless behavior. From here, assaults can and do happen. Make a commitment to be in control and on guard. Look out for yourself, your buddy and others who may be at risk.
