Safe drinking tips for safer drinking community

Many people enjoy having a few drinks at the bar, especially during the weekends when the crowds have gathered and the scene is lively.

A night out with friends and drinks can be a rewarding experi­ence, as long as you keep some simple ‘laws of liquor' in mind.

Many of the local bartenders know a thing or two about drink­ing, and they are usually quite responsive to your inquiries.

"Make sure you eat," said Shavonne from Wolfie's.

Drinking on an empty stomach is a bad idea.

For one thing, you are more likely to consume more alcohol in a short amount of time, which is not good.

Secondly, you might even have to spend money on food that you could have otherwise used to buy a drink!