Parties and alcohol: preventing risky situations with children

Fêtes et alcool : prévenir les situations à risque avec les enfants

VINOXA FOR PARENTS — CULTURE, PREVENTION, AND RESPONSIBILITY

Preparing for parties without leaving safety to chance

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A party, birthday, or night out can become stressful for a child or teenager when they see adults losing control, young people putting themselves in danger, or someone intending to drive after drinking. Parents can prepare for these situations in advance with simple rules.

Before the party: talk without being dramatic

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Ask where the child is going, with whom, how they will get home, and which adult will be reachable. Provide a number that is easy to find and clarify that a call to ask for help will never be a more serious offense than the danger itself.

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For older children, prepare an exit line: "I need to go now, my parents are coming to pick me up." A simple excuse can help leave a situation without having to justify it to the group.

Recognizing peer pressure

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Pressure can be direct, but it can also stem from the fear of being excluded, videos posted on social media, or a dare presented as fun. Help the teenager identify phrases that downplay danger: "Everyone is doing it," "It's just one cocktail," or "You'll be fine."

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  • Respond briefly without debating.
  • Stay near a trusted friend.
  • Leave the venue if the environment becomes dangerous.
  • Call an adult, even late at night.

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Transportation: no exceptions

Anyone who has been drinking must not drive, ride a bicycle in a dangerous situation, or transport a child. Arrange for a designated driver, a taxi, public transport, accommodation, or an available parent. Never get into a vehicle driven by someone who has consumed alcohol.

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What to do if someone is in trouble?

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Do not leave someone who is very drowsy, confused, unconscious, or vomiting alone. Remove drinks, stay with them, place them on their side if they are unconscious but breathing, and call emergency services immediately. Do not make them vomit, do not give them coffee, and do not rely on a cold shower to fix the situation.

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If you suspect accidental ingestion by a child, contact emergency services or a poison control center immediately and keep the bottle or packaging at hand to provide useful information.

A simple family plan

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  1. A code word to ask for help discreetly.
  2. An adult reachable at any time.
  3. Return transportation planned in advance.
  4. A rule: never get into a vehicle after consumption.
  5. A discussion the next day, without humiliation, to understand what happened.

The role of adults during a party

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Adult organizers must monitor bottles, provide non-alcoholic beverages, avoid serving minors, and intervene if someone is putting others in danger. The goal is not to control every move, but to make safe choices easier.

The right message

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"If you find yourself in a dangerous situation, call us. We will come pick you up first, and we will talk about the rest later."

A safety rule repeated calmly is better than a threat that prevents the child from asking for help.

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