Prepare

Plan ahead—make sure you have a safe plan for prom or graduation night.

Make your pledge here and share how you say "no" without losing face.

Set expectations with your friends about being responsible during prom and graduation.

Do not drink and drive or let friends drink and drive.

Bring extra money and the number of a local cab company just in case.

Make sure your cell phone is charged and take it with you. If you don’t have a cell phone, make sure you have a way to contact someone.

Tell your parents your plans.

Have Fun without Losing Face

Go to a late night coffee house and relive the evening for hours.

Have a prom after-party.

Instead of an alcoholic cocktail, have a “Mocktail.”  (See recipe below):

For Parents Only

Communicate with your kids about their prom or graduation night.

Encourage seatbelt use – it’s the best accessory.

Hire a limousine service that will not allow a person to bring or serve alcohol.

Know who is driving to prom or graduation and who will be in the car. 

Limit the number of passengers to increase safety and reduce driver distractions.

Know where your child will be on prom or graduation night.

Know how to contact your child.

Designated Appletini

• Ounce of  freshly pressed apple juice (green or gold apples)

• 1/2 oz simple syrup

• 1/4 oz lemon juice

• Granulated sugar for rim

• Apple slice for garnish

  Instructions

• Add apple juice, simple syrup and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

• Shake well.

• Strain into a chilled cocktail glass rimmed with granulated sugar.

• Garnish with an apple slice.

Here are some Web sites that you may find useful:

Center for Disease Control Prom Tips

CosmoGirls Ways to Stay Safe and Sober During Prom

PostProm.com

The Century Council

Ways to Escape a Sticky Situation:

“No, thanks. I’m on a diet, and that drink has way too many calories for me.”

“I’m feeling kinda sick…where’s the bathroom?”

“I’m training for a big race and can’t drink right now.”

“I really want to remember tonight.”

Worst Case Scenario

If you find yourself or a friend in an emergency situation, including being physically threatened or having alcohol poisoning, call 911.

If you feel uncomfortable in any situation, call a friend, parent, or taxi to come pick you up.