How to Avoid Drunk

Always stay in moderation. By the end of the day, if the alcohol has entered your system, you will be drunk. When entering the body, the chemicals will have to filter through the liver naturally, and they will reach the brain through the blood circulation. Conscious drinking is key. With that said, the following tips can help you mitigate the effects of alcohol a bit and prevent binge drinking after a few beers.

Eat fatty snacks while drinking alcohol. Eat greasy snacks, as the fat will form a buffer against the alcohol. It causes alcohol to enter the body more slowly. Your waistline probably won’t like this, but your brain will thank you. ^[10] The following are good options:

• Fast food
• Nuts
• Pizza
• Ice cream and milkshakes (milk can also help slow alcohol absorption).

Eat a spoonful of baker’s yeast to neutralize the alcohol. Baking yeast has been shown to help break down alcohol in a similar way to how the liver works, helping to prevent hangovers that occur when you’re not eating. ^[11] You simply mix yeast with water or yogurt and drink it before you start drinking. Although the effect is not magical, it is capable of reducing blood alcohol levels by 20-30%. ^[12]

• This may help you avoid absorbing some alcohol, but it won’t help you avoid getting drunk if you just use this trick.
• It should be noted, however, that there is controversy over the scientific effectiveness of brewer’s yeast.

Gradually build up your alcohol tolerance threshold. The more often you drink alcohol, the quicker your body gets used to the feeling of being intoxicated. You’ll be more likely to drink before you get drunk, so you can have a few more drinks before you feel dizzy. The more you drink, the more your tolerance increases. Drinking 1-2 glasses of wine a day can make it easier to stay sober while drinking.

• The physical, mental and social effects of alcohol vary widely, so drinking just to raise the threshold for alcohol tolerance is not recommended . This can lead to health problems and rapid alcohol addiction. ^[13]

Dilute alcohol, especially mixed alcohol. Add more liquid and less alcohol. You can still drink, but you will reduce your actual alcohol intake and stay sober. You can even dilute the beer with lemon juice into a “shandy” instead of plain beer.

Drink a glass of milk before drinking, and another glass of milk at midnight. Milk will coat the stomach, making it harder for alcohol to be absorbed. Of course alcohol will enter the body but will be slower, so that the liver can eliminate some before the remaining alcohol knocks you down.

• Carbonated drinks can interfere with this stomach lining, so it may not work with soda cocktails.
• Like other methods, this method is also controversial for its effectiveness from a scientific point of view. But there are many stories that confirm the positive effects of milk. ^[14]

Be confident in your decision not to drink. Alcohol is not suitable for everyone, and certainly not “a healthy lifestyle choice”. So don’t feel that you’re boring or unenthusiastic just because you don’t want to drink. Understanding your reasons for not drinking will help you say no even in the most difficult situations.

• If you’ve decided not to drink, for whatever reason, stick with your decision. “Just one drink” is often the recipe for a drunken night.
• You are under no obligation to explain to anyone. Alcohol is a recreational drug, not a lifestyle or philosophy. If you don’t want to drink, don’t drink.

Avoid situations that often lead to drinking. Going to a pub or going to a party can seem like a tempting invitation, especially if you’re trying to quit drinking or are easily swayed. Suggest alternative events, find a new place to have fun, and plan activities other than just sitting and drinking. ^[15]

• You don’t have to shy away from all drinkers. Instead, you should make sure the atmosphere there doesn’t tempt you or cause others to force you to “fit in”.
• Tell your best friend in advance that you won’t drink alcohol. Tell your friends why and ask them to help you stay awake so they’ll be on your side before the party starts. ^[16]

Learn to say no quickly and decisively. If someone offers you a drink, the best response is an affirmative, “Thank you, I don’t drink.” That answer is usually enough, but many times people will ask for a reason or an explanation, or will insist you have a drink with them. You need to prepare a quick, frank and sincere refusal when someone offers to drink. Remember to look them in the eye and say it clearly and firmly: ^[17]

• “I don’t drink anymore, thank you.”
• “I have to drive today”.
• “I’m allergic to alcohol!” It’s a funny and perfect way to make people happy to say no. ^[18]

Have a glass in hand. This is usually enough to convince people not to invite you to drink. It doesn’t matter what’s in the glass, but soda and other carbonated drinks are a good way to imply that you’re drinking but not actually drinking.

• Talk to the bartender first and let him know that you don’t drink. Still, you should reward him with money and thank him for the soda and water.
• If you meet someone who insists, accept a glass of wine and hold it in your hand. Once you have a glass of wine in hand, you can leave it without drinking, and most people don’t know it’s just a “substitute” glass.

Find activities other than simply “get drunk. “ In general, you can drink less if you are in a place where there are other distractions like food, games like bowling, darts or billiards, Or go out to a concert. You’ll be more likely to stop drinking when the lights are on, it’s not crowded, and you’re comfortable. Make sure everyone has something to do or talk about, and drinking becomes a side activity, not a main event.

Leave the place if you are under too much pressure. If the urges to drink are starting to frustrate you, it may be time to leave. Alcohol is not and should not be the only activity. If the only thing people are doing is getting drunk and they don’t respect your decision to stay sober then you need to go.