{"id":278,"date":"2019-08-28T21:36:32","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2019-08-28T21:36:33","modified_gmt":"2019-08-28T21:36:33","slug":"drink-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myunheardvoice.org\/ru\/drink-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Drink Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like many other substances, alcohol can inhibit a person&#8217;s physical \nand mental abilities. In the context of sexual assault, this means that \nalcohol may make it easier for a perpetrator to commit a crime and can \neven prevent someone from remembering that the assault occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips to Help You Stay Safe <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take steps to increase your safety in situations where \ndrinking may be involved. These tips can help you feel more safe and may\n reduce the risk of something happening. Though it is best to stay safe \nwhile under the influence of alcohol, it\u2019s important to remember that \nsexual assault is never the victim\u2019s fault, regardless of whether they \nwere sober or under the influence of drugs or alcohol when it occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Keep an eye on your friends.<\/strong> If you are going  out in a group, plan to arrive together and leave together. If you  decide to leave early, let your friends know. If you\u2019re at a party,  check in with them during the night to see how they\u2019re doing. If  something doesn\u2019t look right, step in. Don\u2019t be afraid to let a friend know if something is making you uncomfortable or if you are worried about their safety.<\/li><li><strong>Have a backup plan.<\/strong> Sometimes plans change quickly.  You might realize it\u2019s not safe for you to drive home, or the group you  arrived with might decide to go somewhere you don\u2019t feel comfortable.  Keep the number for a reliable taxi company saved in your phone and on a  piece of paper in your wallet and try to have cash on hand. It is also a  good idea to download a few different rideshare apps on your phone.  Having multiple options helps ensure that you will be able to get a ride  home or to a safe location, even if the app you typically use is not  functioning. To help keep your phone charged so you can stay in  communication with friends or call a ride, consider bringing an external  cell phone charger that can be used without an electrical outlet.<\/li><li><strong>Know what you\u2019re drinking. <\/strong>Don\u2019t recognize an  ingredient? Use your phone to look it up. Consider avoiding large-batch  drinks like punches that may have a deceptively high alcohol content.  There is no way to know exactly what was used to create these drinks.<\/li><li><strong>Trust your instincts.<\/strong> If you feel unsafe,  uncomfortable, or worried for any reason, don\u2019t ignore these feelings.  Go with your gut. Get somewhere safe and find someone you trust, or call  law enforcement.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t leave a drink unattended. <\/strong>That includes when  you use the bathroom, go dancing, or leave to make a phone call. Either  take the drink with you or throw it out. Avoid using the same cup to  refill your drink.<\/li><li><strong>Don\u2019t accept drinks from people you don\u2019t know or trust. <\/strong>This  can be challenging in some settings, like a party or a date. If you  choose to accept a drink from someone you\u2019ve just met, try to go with  the person to the bar to order it, watch it being poured, and carry it  yourself.<\/li><li><strong>Check in with yourself. <\/strong>You might have heard the  expression \u201cknow your limits.\u201d Whether you drink regularly or not, check  in with yourself periodically to register how you feel. If you think  you have had too much, ask a trusted friend to help you get water or get  home safely. Remember, if someone offers you a drink, you can always  say no.<\/li><li><strong>Be aware of sudden changes in the way your body feels. <\/strong>Do you feel more intoxicated than you are comfortable with? Some drugs  are odorless, colorless and\/or tasteless, and can be added to your  drink without you noticing. If you feel uncomfortable, tell a friend and  have them take you to a safe place. If you suspect you or a friend has  been drugged, call 911, and tell the healthcare professionals that you  suspect you or a friend have been drugged so they can administer the  right tests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Disclaimer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><strong>MyUnheardVoice website provides general information that is intended, but not guaranteed, to be correct and up-to-date. The information is not presented as a source of legal advice. You should not rely, for legal advice, on statements or representations made within the website or by any externally referenced Internet sites. If you need legal advice upon which you intend to rely in the course of your legal affairs, consult a competent, independent attorney. MUV does not assume any responsibility for actions or non-actions taken by people who have visited this site, and no one shall be entitled to a claim for detrimental reliance on any information provided or expressed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:12px\"><em>Original source link: https:\/\/www.rainn.org\/articles\/alcohol-safety<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many other substances, alcohol can inhibit a person&#8217;s physical and mental abilities. 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