Drinking for the first time tonight...help? **Updated - night's over**

I'm going over to a friend's house tonight - his parents are out of town and he's having some friends over. One certain thing is that there'll be a lot of alcohol there. I'm a senior in high school, and while I've had a beer on a couple occasions, it's never been enough to even make me feel a little out of it. I'm just wondering what it'll be like, and since this seems like a good time to try, I think I'll probably get drunk tonight. I'm sleeping over, so facing the parents isn't a problem.

I'm 125 lbs and 17 yrs. old - what should be the max no. of drinks? Any other suggestions? Let me know . Oh, and my girlfriend's coming with me, but she's not drinking - she can't sleep over, so she's driving home tonight.

EDIT:

Well, the night is over, and I'm home now. Here's the story.

I went to his house, and first thing I knew, there was a cup in my hand and I was outside at the keg - it was green beer night. So, I took a glass, downed it pretty quick, and then a friend got me another one. After the second one, I started to feel a bit different (like, for example, I'd turn my head, and then I'd actually see what was over there about a half-second later...it was kinda weird).

I also had to start paying attention to what I was saying, because I had so many stupid things that I WANTED to say, but they would have made me look like an ass! I'm glad I didn't say them, because I have a bad sense of humor when I'm sober, so a drunk JuMpR629 would have been extra corny and stupid. I stopped drinking after two and-a-half beers, not because I didn't like the feeling, but because I wanted to stay in control, since my girlfriend was just about the ONLY one there who wasn't drinking. The buzz wore off about an hour later, and I ended up driving to her house and then home.

All in all, I'd say I had a lot of fun. I can understand why people get drunk (it's a chance to let loose and think that you're being really cool), but I didn't really like the taste of beer. I'm glad I went, though..

 

[AreaCode707]

Um, don't? If your friend's doing this because his parents are out of town, that means that if they knew, he'd be in trouble and they'd likely contact other parents and you'll be in trouble too. Why bother anyway? So your girlfriend can see you drunk? Oh, so appealing. It just seems so stupid and pointless to me. Maybe it's just something I don't quite understand, but my life works fine without understanding it - maybe just rethink the decision and see if you can come up with any particular good reasons to do this.

 

[luv2chill]

Well the saying goes:

Beer before liquor -- gonna get sicker
Liquor before beer -- in the clear

I would say just drink beer. They're light enough that you can't go too far very easily. With stronger stuff it's really easy to go overboard, and if you go overboard you're gonna have a bad time (hopefully some South Park fans got that one).

You're a lightweight, one because you don't weigh very much, but also because you haven't really gotten drunk before. It will not take very many beers for you to get buzzed and then drunk.

Stick with beer for your first time... you'll be better off. But if you decide to drink distilled stuff, remember the saying. There's a lot of truth to it.

Oh yeah, and before you finally pass out, try to drink a ton of water and take an advil (never tylenol) and you'll probably escape the dreaded hangover.

Have fun

l2c

 

Well, I didn't want to give a lot of details, but my friend's 18, and his parents live in another country, so we don't have to worry about anyone finding out. He lives by himself with his sister.

With that cleared up, anything else?

 

[yobarman]

dont listen to her. Everyone should at least get drunk once in their lives, and what better place to do it than at a friends house with the parents out of town.

Beer before liquor, you'll never be sicker.
Liquor before beer, you're in the clear.

You're a light bastard, so spread out some beers over the night. Maybe 2-3 an hour. Dont get stupid drunk because you'll make an ass out of yourself in front of your girl. Otherwise, have fun.

 

[Mork]

Well, if you're taking shots, spread them over time. Don't take em all at once. I say, 4 shots max for your body type. Don't do anything to stupid, and have a little food in your system before drinking.

 

[Migroo]

Just dont have too many at once.

Have 3 and see how you like it. Wait for the full effect to come through before you have another - you cant 'turn off' being drunk, you have to wait until morning - sometimes it is NOT nice.

 

[Novgrod]

In my experience, the reason drinking beer before the hard stuff is a Bad Thing is that beer is slower to catch up to you; you drink three beers over half an hour then take three shots back to back to back, then the beers hit you and you feel like you suddenly had six drinks in ten minutes So long as you keep the total drink count down, you'll be fine.

Let's see, some important advice: you're a lightweight, with no tolerance (just a fact, not an insult; being a lightweight isn't even a bad thing). Eat something before you go; it'll help and you won't get as drunk as quickly. Breads, whatever; just eat something, and hopefully something substantial.

Drinking is one of those things that's hard to justify to someone who hasn't done it; I won't try other than to say I've been known to indulge and have enjoyed myself.

Don't get plastered. Good drinks to start out with, if you don't like the taste of beer after three or four, are anything cut with much something else, like a rum and coke, gin and tonic, gin fizz, rum or vodka and any fruit juice, etc etc. If you want to make a cool drink I made from what I had on hand once is about 6 oz 7 up, 1 oz triple sec, and 1.5 oz clear (light) rum. You can drink anything sour (vodka, rum, whiskey) (sour is a shot of an alcohol with the juice of 1/2 lemon and about 1.5 tsp powdered sugar). if you drink anything sour, be prepared to be called a lightweight

If you're a little more drunk than you'd like to be, drink water. If somebody else there is sh!tfaced, give him/her water. hangovers are caused by dehydration (and other stuff) and water will help with this.

Don't, under any circumstances, drink more than eight; if I were you I'd stick to six at the outside. Making an ass of yourself, particularly in front of your girlfriend, isn't a good idea; I've been there.

Anyway, hopes this helps.

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

If you're going to be chugging much alcohol down, don't stray too far from the bathroom, or outside door.

Are you sure you want your sober girlfriend to see you all drunked up?

 

[ThaGrandCow]

Best thing I can say is when your GF leaves, stop drinking. I've seen people let their GF's go home for the night then they get drunk and hook up with someone else.
You're a lightweight, don't take any shots, well maybe 1. Keep it below 6 beers. It's been shown that you have the most fun in-between being buzzed and being drunk. As soon as you hit the drunk state you're going to be throwing up, being a jackass, looking to pass out, or whatever, so if you start really getting drunk stop and drink a glass of water.

 

[Migroo]

Oh - some vital information.

Try and drink some water during the night too. Whatever you do, once you stop drinking alcohol have some water before you sleep - you'll feel better in the morning because of it - not so much of a chemical imbalance.

 

[KEV1N]

Just have a few Rum and Cokes or Gin and Tonics like someone else suggested. However a point is raised... your girlfriend may not enjoy being the only one not drinking (if this is the case). Nothing's more annoying than being around a bunch of drunk people while sober.

So, I suggest you have a few drinks to try it out but do not get totally tossed.

 

[Lvis]

You don't weigh much, so eat something first. Fried foods can help slow the alcohol from getting into your system. A wendy's #2 combo meal will make you look like you've been drinking for years.

You never want to drink when you're thirsty, alcohol dries out your system anyway, if you start out thirsty, you'll never catch up. It's sure fire way to get one heck of a hangover.

Don't mix your drinks. Decide what you'll drink, and stick with it. Mixing is a great way to get sick.

It can be more fun to stay sober and watch everyone else... drunks can be funny.

Before bed, drink a couple glasses of water.

 

[notfred]

damn you're small. 125 lbs?

 

[djheater]

If your gf isn't drinking you're an idiot if you have more than a drink an hour. Want to put stress on your relationship? Be drunk when she isn't.

 

[N8Magic]

As everyone else has said, eat a good filling meal first. Seeing as this is your first time drinking, I would suggest you stick to beer and stay AWAY from the shots 'cause they will kick your ass with such limited drinking experience.

A six pack should get you nicely sauced up.

 

[Jhill]

Water and lots of it before you go to bed. Even if you don't feel thirsty. Maybe some water during the night inbetween other drinks.

 

[911paramedic]

I'm 125 lbs and 17 yrs. old

1/2 of a Pabst (light if you can find it)

 

Okay, let me clear up the situation - I don't really want to get plastered - I just want to know what it's like to have a good buzz - I planned from the beginning on staying away from shots, period. Peer pressure be damned.

Plus, I don't want to look like a fvck'in retard in front of my GF. If she's going home at around 1 or so, then maybe she may drink just a little when she first gets there, and I'll have at max, I think 3-4 beers.

Repeat: I don't want to get sh!tfaced - just be able to have a good time. One thing I DEFNINITELY DONT WANT TO DO IS THROW UP...that's NOT on the agenda.

 

[conjur]

<< I'm 125 lbs and 17 yrs. old - what should be the max no. of drinks? Any other suggestions? Let me know . Oh, and my girlfriend's coming with me, but she's not drinking - she can't sleep over, so she's driving home tonight. >>



Uhh...0 drinks would be the max there, dude.

I'll never understand the obsession of teenagers to get drunk. My wife's nephew (and his friends) have gotten into all kinds of trouble (DUIs, fights, assaults, etc.) whenever they went to parties and drink.

He's 22 now and is beginning to mature...a bit...and already regrets the stupid stuff he's done in the past.

Oh well...I'm old enough to be your dad so I guess that's the parent in me.

Still...it's not worth it.

 

[Shaftatplanetquake]

LOL Just about everybody encouraging a 17year old to do some drinking. Its heartwarming...

That being said, I'm also 17 (although im 185lbs), and I've been doing some drinking lately also. Its quite fun. Someone who doesn't do it wouldn't understand.

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[ThaGrandCow]

<< Okay, let me clear up the situation - I don't really want to get plastered - I just want to know what it's like to have a good buzz - I planned from the beginning on staying away from shots, period. Peer pressure be damned.

Plus, I don't want to look like a fvck'in retard in front of my GF. If she's going home at around 1 or so, then maybe she may drink just a little when she first gets there, and I'll have at max, I think 3-4 beers.

Repeat: I don't want to get sh!tfaced - just be able to have a good time. One thing I DEFNINITELY DONT WANT TO DO IS THROW UP...that's NOT on the agenda. >>


Good idea. Sounds like you've already got it all planned out. 4 beers should do you quite nicely if you're trying to just get buzzed. You won't get drunk and you'll have a damn good time.

 

You will be drunk at 3 or 4. Wasted at 5 to 6.

 

[ThaGrandCow]

<< Uhh...0 drinks would be the max there, dude.

I'll never understand the obsession of teenagers to get drunk. My wife's nephew (and his friends) have gotten into all kinds of trouble (DUIs, fights, assaults, etc.) whenever they went to parties and drink. >>


It's a social thing. Also it's kind of a rebellious thing. I don't know many people that didn't drink at least a little bit in high school.
As for his max, we already know he's going to drink. Now we're just giving him some advice so he doesn't kill himself.

 

[d1abolic]

You're 17 and this is your first time drinking? Damn. Anyway, the rule is, if you feel like you've had enough, don't drink anymore Works for me.