There aren’t many people who carry around a breathalyzer with them to measure their BAC throughout the night. And even if they did, BAC changes over time so it’s not always accurate. It’s time we had a new message, a real message. One that not only makes sense, but works! Finally that message is here. “Party with a Plan” using the “Know the Code 0-1-2-3” guideline gives people who choose to drink the tools they need to use alcohol in a safe and low risk manner.
Wise Owl Safety Takeaways:
- Sugggested responsible drinking formula of no more than 1 drink per hour, no more than 2 nights of drinking per week, and no more than 3 drinks in a 24 hour period.
- The “0” represents the number of drinks for someone on medication, under 21, who hasn’t eaten recently or needs to drive soon.
- To help students and parents navigate this aspect of college life, Aliso Viejo-based speaker and addiction counselor Randy Haveson wrote a book with advice on low-risk drinking.
- Haveson, now 56 and a member of the Reform congregation Temple Beth El, is himself a recovered college-age alcoholic and drug addict.
“A student’s college years are a time of big dreams and great opportunity. But they also can pose a hazard for young people as they face increased pressure to drink alcohol.”
