Tips on how to throw a safe party:
Notify your neighbors- Before the night of the party, go over and speak with your neighbors. Let them know that you are going to have a party and give them the contact information of the sober host of your party.
Party Size- Keep the party within reason. Dont let it get out of your hands. If the party does get out of control, you can always call the police non-emergency number.
Know your guests.
Consider the risks- Is beer pong worth having at your party? Are the health concerns associated with beer pong an issue? Beer pong is known to spread disease and sickness. As a party host, you must take the health risks into account. If you do decide to have beer pong at your party, consider using new cups for each game, sterilize the ball each turn, and dont let the ball fall onto the floor. It is suggested that you, as the party host, do not include beer pong at your party.
Keep your party inside, or at least keep the noise inside.
Have food available for guests.
"Clean up by sun up."
Complete a Party Checklist.
Consider signing up with party registration and/or picking up a Party Pack at Off-Campus Life in room 195 of the LSC.
Come by the OCL, room 195, to pick up more information on how to party smart.
Beware of Facebook hoards: be careful when you post!
TIPS ON HOW TO PARTY SAFELY:
-get a free "Safe Ways Home" card from Off-Campus Life or Student Legal Services
-drink water throughout the night and eat before you head out
-stay with the same group of friends
-tell a friend/family member of your plans
-if you feel uncomfortable, leave or seek assistance
-have a ride home
-carry a photo ID and cell phone
-be aware of your surroundings and be aware of who has handled your drinks/food
-be cautious of giving out your number to strangers
-have a fake name and fake number to give to demanding strangers
-Meet your neighbors, be aware of suspicious persons/activities on your block
Dont wear sandals or flip flops-the floors may be sticky!
B.A.L. Chart (provided by Department of Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention)
Mens B.A.L. Estimation Chart
| Drinks |
100 |
120 |
140 |
160 |
180 |
200 |
220 |
240 |
|
| 0 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
Only Safe Driving Limit |
| 1 |
.04 |
.03 |
.03 |
.02 |
.02 |
.02 |
.02 |
.02 |
Driving Skills Impared |
| 2 |
.08 |
.06 |
.05 |
.05 |
.04 |
.04 |
.03 |
.03 |
| 3 |
.11 |
.09 |
.08 |
.07 |
.06 |
.06 |
.05 |
.05 |
| 4 |
.15 |
.12 |
.11 |
.09 |
.08 |
.08 |
.07 |
.06 |
| 5 |
.19 |
.16 |
.13 |
.12 |
.11 |
.09 |
.09 |
.08 |
| 6 |
.23 |
.19 |
.16 |
.14 |
.13 |
.11 |
.10 |
.09 |
Legally Intoxicated |
| 7 |
.26 |
.22 |
.19 |
.16 |
.15 |
.13 |
.12 |
.11 |
| 8 |
.30 |
.25 |
.21 |
.19 |
.17 |
.15 |
.14 |
.13 |
| 9 |
.34 |
.28 |
.24 |
.21 |
.19 |
.17 |
.15 |
.14 |
| 10 |
.38 |
.31 |
.27 |
.23 |
.21 |
.19 |
.17 |
.16 |
Possible Death |
1 drink equals roughly 1 shot, 1 12oz. beer, or 1 5oz. glass wine.
Womens B.A.L. Estimation Chart
| Drinks |
100 |
120 |
140 |
160 |
180 |
200 |
220 |
240 |
|
| 0 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
.00 |
Only Safe Driving Limit |
| 1 |
.05 |
.04 |
.03 |
.03 |
.03 |
.02 |
.02 |
.02 |
Driving Skills Impared |
| 2 |
.09 |
.08 |
.07 |
.06 |
.05 |
.05 |
.04 |
.04 |
| 3 |
.14 |
.11 |
.10 |
.09 |
.08 |
.07 |
.06 |
.06 |
| 4 |
.18 |
.15 |
.13 |
.11 |
.10 |
.09 |
.08 |
.08 |
| 5 |
.23 |
.19 |
.16 |
.14 |
.13 |
.11 |
.10 |
.09 |
| 6 |
.27 |
.23 |
.19 |
.17 |
.15 |
.14 |
.12 |
.11 |
Legally Intoxicated |
| 7 |
.32 |
.27 |
.23 |
.20 |
.18 |
.16 |
.14 |
.13 |
| 8 |
.36 |
.30 |
.26 |
.23 |
.20 |
.18 |
.17 |
.15 |
| 9 |
.41 |
.34 |
.29 |
.26 |
.23 |
.20 |
.19 |
.17 |
| 10 |
.45 |
.38 |
.32 |
.28 |
.25 |
.23 |
.21 |
.19 |
Possible Death |
1 drink equals roughly 1 shot, 1 12oz. beer, or 1 5oz. glass wine.
What do these numbers meen?
Blood Alcohol
Concentration |
Changes in Feelings
and Personality |
Physical and Mental
Impairments |
| 0.01 — 0.06 |
Relaxation
Sense of Well-being
Loss of Inhibition
Lowered Alertness
Joyous |
Thought
Judgment
Coordination
Concentration |
| 0.06 — 0.10 |
Blunted Feelings
Disinhibition
Extroversion
Impaired Sexual Pleasure |
Reflexes Impaired
Reasoning
Depth Perception
Distance Acuity
Peripheral Vision
Glare Recovery |
| 0.11 — 0.20 |
Over-Expression
Emotional Swings
Angry or Sad
Boisterous |
Reaction Time
Gross Motor Control
Staggering
Slurred Speech |
| 0.21 — 0.29 |
Stupor
Lose Understanding
Impaired Sensations |
Severe Motor Impairment
Loss of Consciousness
Memory Blackout
|
| 0.30 — 0.39 |
Severe Depression
Unconsciousness
Death Possible |
Bladder Function
Breathing
Heart Rate |
| => 0.40 |
Unconsciousness
Death |
Breathing
Heart Rate |
Last update 10/06/09