“C’mon one more drink won’t hurt you!”

Whether the comment is from a fellow party-goer or your inner voice of temptation, facts are facts. One more alcoholic drink can actually hurt a whole lot – and, if you drive, it has the potential of seriously impacting your life…and others. Resolve yourself to withstand the harmful lure by embracing a personal plan before setting out for any holiday event.  

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5 Tips on Avoiding Holiday Overdrinking

• Assess your personal drinking stamina. Then set the limit to how many drinks you are able to consume without feeling the effects of the alcohol.
  
  
• Once you’ve reached your limit, refuse a drink offer with a prepared line about why you can’t drink any more. (i.e. “I’ve got an early morning business appointment that I can’t mess up by oversleeping.”)
  
  
• Arrange a support system. Enlist a friend’s help in advising you when it’s time to say ‘no’ to that other drink.  

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• Alcohol is not absorbed into the blood stream as fast if consumed on a full stomach. Make sure to eat a wholesome meal before heading out to your party and keep nibbling as you drink.
  
  
• Avoid drinking multiple glasses of alcohol in quick succession. Instead, space each drink two hours apart. Take small sips as opposed to downing your drink in fast gulps.

Happy Holidays from PRIME Insurance!

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Summary:

Just one more drink… That extra drink may do you in. Be a responsible holiday drinker with five easy tips from PRIME Insurance!