Drink Responsibly

(HealthDay News) -- Provided you don't have a drinking problem, are of legal age, and are not pregnant, the U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions for drinking alcohol responsibly:

Never drive a car if you've been drinking.
Drink alcohol with food -- never on an empty stomach.
Drink slowly and in moderation to avoid severe impairment.
If you are taking any medications, don't drink alcohol without checking first with your doctor.
Alcohol is not safe -- even in moderation -- if you have a history of alcohol abuse.
-- Diana Kohnle