18-30 Club

Introduction

Most young adults enjoy drinking without getting drunk in Europe and it’s important to remember that if you feel you’re being put under pressure to ‘keep up’ with your mates. We’ve put together some tips  to help you stay in control and have a good time.

You may feel its unfair your age group is always in the press for uncontrolled ‘binge drinking’ , but the truth is you’re more likely to go home with a stranger, end up in bed with someone you regret, embarrass yourself and your mates or be robbed if you get drunk than older age groups.

Remember to avoid alcohol completely if you're driving, working at a height or operating machinery.

Never mix alcohol with drugs – either prescribed drugs, unless cleared with your G.P., or illegal drugs, such as cocaine, ecstasy, heroin and so on.

Some ‘over the counter’ remedies are also potentially harmful when taken with alcohol, so avoid anti-histamines and most cough medicines as they often contain sedative substances that you may not think of as ‘drugs’.

Also, be careful about drinking alcohol while playing sport or after having played sport as you may be dehydrated. For more information on alcohol and sport, click here.