Alcohol Safety
This page provides Information, research and resources to help prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm and inspire you to make better decisions about drinking alcohol. We encourage you to look at your drinking habits and seek help if needed.
For alcohol help and advice on drinking click here.
To speak to someone about your drinking in New Zealand, call the Alcohol Drug Helpline on 0800 787 797, visit their website, or free txt 8681. In Australia, call Alcohol & Drug Support Line on 1800 198 024
15 Safe drinking tips
- Know your limit & plan ahead.
- Eat food before and while you drink.
- Sip your drink (slow down).
- Skip a drink now and then and substitute with a non-alcoholic drink (another great tip is to have a glass of water with your drink, and sip on that between sips of your drink).
- Appoint a designated driver.
- Respect the rights of individuals who do not wish to drink.
- Keep track of how many drinks you are consuming.
- Space your drinks.
- Drink for quality vs. quantity.
- Avoid drinking games.
- Plan ahead for transportation — don’t drink and drive!
- Never accept a drink from someone you don’t know.
- When ordering a drink at the bar, watch the bartender make your drink so you can know how much alcohol you will be having.
- Careful what you combine, most drugs and alcohol do not mix well. Be sure to read all warning labels.
- If you are pregnant, might be pregnant, or are attempting to become pregnant, do not consume any type of alcoholic beverage.
