Pride excess and risks
posted: 27/08/2010
Pride is a tempting party time of drink, drugs and sex. So what’s not to like? The crowds, scene atmosphere and all-out hedonism drive some of us past our limits. Our livers complain, there are comedowns, and if we ‘forget’ and don’t use condoms, we may end the weekend with HIV or some other STI, or pass something on.
How can we stay more in control?
We can all use tips and tricks.
Set yourself strict limits and party only on special occasions, so you might decide one night only over the weekend, and set a limit for how late you stay out, the types of drinks, how many, or what you do.
Be more choosy about the situations and people, where the temptations to excess may be too much for you to resist.
Take only so much money, and leave at a time you decided earlier.
Drop the shots and more risky drugs.
Ask friends to watch out for you and help you stick to your rules and limits.
Alternate drinking soft drinks with alcohol.
Choose other ways to enjoy the time with friends – a BBQ, picnic, walk or swim, galleries, shopping, movies or a show.
Abstinence, going on the wagon for a time, works for some.
You can look after yourself and those around you and have a good time.
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