As Schoolies week aproaches, thousands of teenagers will be partying across Australia. Most will be old enough to buy and drink alcohol.
Local agency Youth Projects says that schoolies week is now a normal part of growing up, but young people need good advice to stay safe while having fun.
1. Don't mix drugs and alcohol
2. Drink plenty of water
3. Don't drink or take anything offered by a stranger
4. If you mix alcohol and energy drinks, you could feel alert yet be intoxicated, so don't drive or go swimming
5. Know your limits: check the label as many premixed drinks are more than a standard drink
6. Slow down and alternate alcohol with non-alcoholic drinks
7. Stay close to people you know and trust and look out for each other
8. Call an ambulance if someone needs help. The police won't be called. Just the ambulance service
9. Practice safe sex, take condoms with you! Don' put yourself at risk later
10. Be on guard for older people who don't belong a schoolies and leave any place if you sense aggression.
