Your Junior Cert results celebrations should be a great night, you’ve earned it. One thing, remember that drinking alcohol will not make it a great night for you and your friends. Alcohol could completely ruin your night. Alcohol could make you do things that put you and them at risk. It’s your night and you want to remember it for all the right reasons.
A hot guy you've never met offers you a drink, what do you do?
It's 2am. You’re at a party and your friend throws a punch at someone. How do you react?
It's 1am. A girl from your class is crying and wants to walk home.
It's 3am. An older brother of your friend suggests driving to the beach.
It might sound obvious but C is the correct answer to each question. Remember when you’ve taken alcohol you are far less likely to stay safe. Have a great night, you deserve it.
- Plan ahead. Pre-book a taxi or have a lift organised.
- Keep your mobile phone with you – charged and with credit on it.
- Look out for friends especially if they are in a vulnerable state or situation.
- Remember that drugs and alcohol encourage you to take risks you wouldn’t normally take
- Be aware that drink spiking can happen to anyone
- Steer clear of confrontation and walk away from any potential trouble
- Don’t wander off without telling someone what your plans are
- Never walk home alone
- Respect that No means No whatever the circumstances
Teenage Accident Reports
You are 11 times more likely to suffer unintentional
injuries when you drink from an early age
Dr. Gerard Lane | The Risks of alcohol
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