Staying Safe and Staying Spooky

Don’t Let Your Halloween Rager Turn into a Horror Movie.

As the saying goes, ghouls just want to have fun,

and with (arguably) the best day of the year just weeks away, Halloween parties will be creeping up on you before you know it!

So, grab some grub, pour yourself a Grim and Tonic or your favourite Morgue-tini, and get ready for a scary good time this spooky season with these 4 tips to make sure your next hit Halloween party doesn’t turn into the next hit horror movie! 💀🪦

Tip 1: Make Pour Decisions…Not Poor Decisions 🤮

It’s Halloween, all things guts, brains, eyes, and everything scary, but let’s be real. Nobody wants to see you spew your guts because you didn’t use your brain and decided to party too hard too fast.

Make pour decisions by using the lines on your red solo cup to measure your next drink: the first line from the bottom for a shot (1 oz), the next line for wine (5 oz) and the next line for beer (12oz). By pouring standard drinks it is the easiest way to keep track of how many you’ve had and know when it’s time to cut yourself off.

Oh, and before we move on, don’t mix alcohol and substances (including caffeine), this ain’t potions class! Opt for standard mixed drinks in bar settings or pair your alcohol with your favourite sodas and juices at house parties.

The only thing you should be mixing up is the order of your drinks. It takes your body 60 minutes to process one standard drink, pace yourself and alternate between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages/water to keep the party going!

Tip 2: Put a Lid on It and Never Leave Your Drink Unattended 🥤👀

Keep the boo out of booze and yourself out of potentially scary situations by always using a lid or a drink cover when at parties or bars – especially if you’re partying with people, you don’t know very well!

You can find a bunch of cheap, reusable, drink covers on Amazon in a variety of different styles and colours. You could even match your drink cover to the colour of your costume so you can stay safe without sacrificing your aesthetic!

Drink cover or not, never leave your drink unattended. Make sure to take it with you whenever you change locations, yes, even to the washroom. Yeah, we know it’s #gross, but it’s better to be #safe.

If for whatever reason you cannot take your drink with you, it’s always best to finish it, or throw it out, then to risk it for the last few sips.

Tip 3: When in Doubt, Pour it Out 🤔🫗

Remember those brains, eyes, and guts we were talking about earlier? They aren’t just good zombie bait; they can keep you safe too. Here’s how you use ’em to make sure your night stays awesome and not gruesome!

Use your brains by never finishing someone else’s drink for them or accepting any drinks, from anyone, that weren’t made directly in front of you.

Use your eyes by looking for signs that your drink could be spiked. If your drink has excessive bubbles or fizz, is foggy or a different colour or shade, or has sinking ice, bring the drink to your bartender. If you’re at a party, notify the host and pour it out. DO NOT DRINK IT.

And trust your gut by getting help if you or your friend start experiencing the following: a sudden change in behaviour (we’re talking 0 to 100 and not in a good way), difficulty speaking, slurred speech, blurred vision, problems with balance and coordination, confusion, memory loss, blackouts, hallucinations, paranoia, nausea, vomiting, and/or passing out and not-responding.

While some of these could just be signs of someone having too much fun too quickly, they could also be signs of something much more sinister, alcohol poisoning or being roofied, both of which make a monstrous hangover look like child’s play.

Tip 4: Know How You’re Getting Home 🏚

What colours do you associate with Halloween? Black and orange, or red and blue? Don’t let it be the latter and have your next ride be in the back of a cruiser. If you’re not staying sober, ditch the car keys and the broomstick.

Making sure you have a plan before even leaving the house is a surefire way to have a great night stay a great night. Call an uber, spend the night on the couch, or catch a ride with a designated driver. Save the gore for the horror movies and never drink and drive.

Creeping it Real…

We won’t tell your mummy, but we do want you to be safe!

Whether you’re (responsibly) slamming back spirits or breaking out the Ouija board to summon them, following these tips will keep the party roaring well into the witching hour!

Party hard and Drink Smart.