Playsafe in Glasgow

Alcohol can play a part in a good night out by helping people to relax, be more sociable and more confident.

Alcohol is enjoyed as part of social occasions and celebrations and it has been proven that a small amount of alcohol can actually be good for you. However, on average Glasgow men drink 33% more than those in the rest of Scotland and Glasgow women drink on average 10% more than those in the rest of Scotland.

In order to make sure that you enjoy alcohol without it having a negative effect on your health, there are a few easy steps you can introduce:

Enjoying alcohol

• Always eat some food before you go
• Try to avoid ‘pre-loading’ – having a cairyoot – before going out
• Try to drink slowly
• Space out your alcoholic drinks with either water or soft drinks
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy or unwell, stop drinking
• Keep an eye on your drinks
• Decide a limit before you go out and stick to it – Know Your Limit!
• Drink at your own pace – avoid being in a ‘round’