okay, well i'm 18 y/o and never drank before......i decided i want to go drink with my bf. well were gonna be safe n everything....were goin to a hotel and spendin the nite so were not drivin or ne thing......we just want to have a good time with the 2 of us.....not really havin a goal of gettin drunk jus drinkin to have a good time......well hes drank in the past but not for awhile....im kinda nervous tho.........like what should i drink.....im scared cuz ive heard of alcohol poisining n stuff and i dont want to get hurt......im 5'5" and about 120 lb.........we got some smirnoffs n stuff.....is that okay to drink the first time....how much is okay to drink for my height and weight without getting hurt? please help, i'm scared. i really wanna drink but i want to b safe. thanxx!
2007-02-02 09:59:43 · 9 answers · asked by betty j 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
ONE of the problems with the effects of alcohol is that it Lowers one's inhibitions. So ... you may start with the Intent of ingesting only a limited amount, but wind up feeling like drinking more, then more, & then a little bit more ... You could easily also wind up pregnant, as the inhibitions lowered are Across the Board. It also Adversley affects judgement. That's why so Many who are under the influence wind up driving at the same time.
A healthy female's liver is Incapable of handling near the amount that a healthy male's is, so they should certainly Never compete-drink! However, there is a LOT more to consider than how much alcohol won't poison you Immediately.
My uncle was killed by someone who had been having a 'good time' with friends, decided to drive himself home, went thru a stop sign & smack dab into my Uncle (who was simply driving home after work). 'Fortunately', he died instantly :( His son had died a few months previous, so his wife was left all alone ...
Besides how it affects one's judgement & behavior -- as you have noted, there Is reason for Concern on other levels.
I'm posting links to some articles that can help you consider them:
What's Wrong With Binge Drinking?
- The Dangers
- Tragic Statistics
- The Pressure to Drink
- What Choice Wil You Make?
http://watchtower.org/e/20040922a/article_01.htm
The Drinking Trap---Are You at Risk? :
- Alcohol Misuse--A Social Catastrophe
- Alcohol Misuse and Health
- Breaking the Chains of Alcohol Abuse
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2005/10/8/article_01.htm
Drugs :
- Who Takes Them?
~ Why DO People Abuse Them?
~ There IS a Solution to Drug Abuse
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2001/7/8/article_01.htm
Teen Pregnancy :
- Mothers Too Soon
- A Global Tragedy
- Facing the Challenges of Teen Motherhood
- Help and Protection for Young Ones
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2004/10/8/article_01.htm
Instead of drinking, why not consider the articles above together? There's really Nothing wrong with abstaining forever, if one wants. Actually, there's a Lot to be Gained by doing so! And, It sounds to me like you're feeling Pressured to drink. ANY time someone encourages one to do something for fun that they feel uncomfortable with, that is Not love. Love is Patient and Longsuffering, & protects te other person's interest.
I have been over the legal age to drink for years, but I have Chosen not to.
Besides the Many Dangers involved in drinking, there are Much Healthier options for relaxing & Truly enjoying life -- WITHOUT the troubles often stemming from alcohol use.
My Sincerest Concern ...
2007-02-02 16:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax! People drink because they want to chill and have a good time. If you're buying bottled drinks then Smirnoffs will be fine but you may have to drink 5 or 6 to get a buzz. If you want to get wasted quickly I recommend doing shots (you won't go wrong with a good bottle of Tequila).
A good time to stop drinking is when your head starts to feel heavy and your body feels warm. At that point you are "buzzed" and experiencing the best part of drinking. You can keep going after that but you could end up with a really bad hangover (plus you puke a lot).
Just take it slow, if your stomach starts to hurt then stop and drink some water. Have fun!
2007-02-02 10:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by el_durro2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to continue drinking past being drunk in order to get alcohol poisoning. If you're not even intending to get drunk, it shouldn't be a problem. That said... I'm assuming your bf is over 21. Do keep in mind that you could be getting him in BIG trouble by allowing him to provide you alcohol. Yes, you're being safe by staying in a hotel... but still. If someone saw you and felt like reporting you, your bf could be arrested and thrown in jail for providing you alcohol. (For the record, I think the legal drinking age should be 18. I think it's really dumb that a person can go die for their country but not have a beer first)
You sound awfully worried about this. Drinking is not something you should DO if you're concerned about it. Also, keep in mind that "stuff happens" when ya drink. You've probably already had sex with your bf... but in case you haven't... it's something to keep in mind. It would suck to wind up regretting it in the morning.
2007-02-02 10:13:06 · answer #3 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW! you really sound nervous, and if you are that nervous don't do it. you don't have to be drunk to enjoy the day with your bf. just wait until your ready, because you really don't sound like you are. alcohol poisoning is NO JOKE. alcohol is not going anywhere so when you are 100% ready try then, but not now.
2007-02-02 10:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by Suga Baby 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your scared to try it, then that tells you right there, that it's not a good thing to do. Educate yourself more b4 you try it. It's not a great feeling after the fact, if you take in to much, and sometimes, you can't stop yourself once you start. Don't rush it!
2007-02-06 07:33:31 · answer #5 · answered by trottergirl80 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
awww im 18 to but ive been drinking for years. Smirinoff ice and malt liquors and beers would be better to start off with b/c my friend is 5'3 and 110 and shes got alcohol poisioning 2 times from drinking hard vodka, but we were all under age so she just had to sleep it off.. So jus drink about three or four and you should be ok. Hope yall have a good night. and be careful
2007-02-02 10:05:47 · answer #6 · answered by Dez 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Smirnoff is a good way to start. I drank it my first time and it didn't have bad after affects.
2007-02-06 09:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you wont get poisioned drinking a couple drinks as in 3 or 4 that only happends when you drink the whole case have fun
2007-02-02 11:12:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetheart if your scared why are you going to do it? i suggest you don't my son is 6'3 165lbs and he got alcohol poisoning from drinking for the first time.....i found out by the hospital calling me in the middle of the night...that was the worst feeling i ever had....
2007-02-02 10:05:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋