It's that time of the year, with college students and young adults living it up at parties it is important to stay safe and have fun while doing so. With Halloween right around the corner and well into the college year, it must be mentioned on how to stay safe when handling booze. With these tips and tricks, people can not risk of being in danger while still being able to drink alcohol.

The Do's

Set drinking limits for yourself: Before going off to a party, set a drink limit for yourself. Practicing this tip will allow for alcohol to enter the blood stream at a slower pace which will allow be more safer for the human body.

Alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (water): Switching to water or some other non-alcoholic beverage will allow the proper time for alcohol to be absorbed in the blood stream. It does not hurt to take a break and you will be more thankful you did this.

Know the signs of alcohol poisoning: If you see sings of yourself or someone else feeling nauseous, vomiting, unresponsiveness, and confusion, stop drinking and focus on recovering. This is a sign that too much alcohol has entered the blood stream in a quick amount of time.

The Don'ts

Don't mix different types of alcohol and other drugs: Drugs and alcohol together is like mixing water and oil, they don't mix with each other. Indulging in both alcohol and drugs will have serious consequences since they have different effects on the body. Instead, choose one over the other while at a party.

Don't forget to eat before and/or during drinking: One of the reasons why people experience hangover from a binge of alcohol drink is that the body absorbs the alcohol taken in very quickly. Thus, a good way to avoid this is to eat something before drinking.

Don't go out alone, stick with a group of friends you trust: Be sure to make it home with a group of friends you trust and during your time drinking at a party. It is better to be safe then sorry, and having a trusted individual there by your side will make someone safer as opposed to a stranger.