RESPONSIBLE Drinking & Gambling
Note: information on other drugs is found under Responsible Partying & Risk Taking tab
What is Responsible Drinking?
Responsible Drinkers maintain their own and others safety by:
1) Always drink with at least one friend.
2) Always assign a designated driver, even if no one plans to get drunk.
3) Always know what is in your drink (tequila, whiskey, vodka...). If you're going to a party, and especially if you're a girl, never set your drink down, and make sure you get it yourself, or accept it from a trusted friend.
4) Set a limit for yourself before you have your first drink.
5) Know where you are when drinking
6) Stay well hydrated with water when drinking
7) Don't drink on an empty stomach
1) Always drink with at least one friend.
2) Always assign a designated driver, even if no one plans to get drunk.
3) Always know what is in your drink (tequila, whiskey, vodka...). If you're going to a party, and especially if you're a girl, never set your drink down, and make sure you get it yourself, or accept it from a trusted friend.
4) Set a limit for yourself before you have your first drink.
5) Know where you are when drinking
6) Stay well hydrated with water when drinking
7) Don't drink on an empty stomach
What is a Responsible Gambling?
A responsible gambler:
1) Stays in control remembering that gambling is a game not a way to make money or solve problems.
2) Only gambles with money set aside for entertainment, never with money for rent, food or bills.
3) Never borrows money to gamble, either from family or friends, money set aside for other things or credit cards.
4) Sets limits on the amount of time and money they will spend.
5) Sticks to these limits and walks away when they are reached regardless of the outcome.
6) Recognises that you can’t win in the long run and doesn’t try to chase a win or a loss by gambling more.
7) Is relaxed and sociable – not overly serious about gambling or trying to win.
8) Is aware of the feelings of family and friends around them.
9) Doesn’t mind taking frequent breaks or leaving regardless of the outcome
The responsible gambler doesn’t let the game play them.
1) Stays in control remembering that gambling is a game not a way to make money or solve problems.
2) Only gambles with money set aside for entertainment, never with money for rent, food or bills.
3) Never borrows money to gamble, either from family or friends, money set aside for other things or credit cards.
4) Sets limits on the amount of time and money they will spend.
5) Sticks to these limits and walks away when they are reached regardless of the outcome.
6) Recognises that you can’t win in the long run and doesn’t try to chase a win or a loss by gambling more.
7) Is relaxed and sociable – not overly serious about gambling or trying to win.
8) Is aware of the feelings of family and friends around them.
9) Doesn’t mind taking frequent breaks or leaving regardless of the outcome
The responsible gambler doesn’t let the game play them.
Support with alcohol problems
Eastern Drug Alcohol Service phone: 1300 650 705
Eastern Suburbs Alcoholics Anonymous (Meetings almost every day at many locations) 24 hour AA Help Line 1300 222 222
Eastern Suburbs Alcoholics Anonymous (Meetings almost every day at many locations) 24 hour AA Help Line 1300 222 222
Support with gambling problems
Gamblers Help Eastern 1300 131 973
Resources for club well being events
Drug and Alcohol Foundation Fact Sheets: are ideal as handouts, because they can downloaded in their original hard copy design, ready for printing.
Responsible Gambling Fact Sheets
Responsible Gambling Fact Sheets