Drink Responsibly — Health & Safety
18+ Birb is for adults of legal drinking age. Drinking alcohol is never required to play — you can play the whole game with soft drinks or water. Whatever you choose, look after yourself and your friends.
The basics
- Know your limit. Everyone is different. Pace yourself and stop when you've had enough.
- Stay hydrated. Alternate alcoholic drinks with water, and don't drink on an empty stomach.
- You can play alcohol-free. Water, soft drinks, juice or non-alcoholic beer all work — the game is the same fun without alcohol.
- Never pressure anyone. No one should ever be made to drink. "No thanks" is always a complete answer.
- Look out for each other. Keep an eye on your friends and make sure everyone gets home safely.
Never drink and drive
Do not drive — or operate machinery — after drinking. Plan ahead: designate a sober driver, use public transport, book a taxi or ride-share, or stay over. The only safe amount of alcohol before driving is none.
When you should not drink alcohol
- If you are pregnant or may be pregnant. No amount of alcohol is known to be safe during pregnancy.
- If you take medication. Many medicines interact dangerously with alcohol — check with a pharmacist or doctor.
- If you have a health condition affected by alcohol, or a history of alcohol dependence.
- If you are under the legal drinking age.
In any of these cases, please play with non-alcoholic drinks instead.
Recognise the signs of alcohol poisoning
Alcohol poisoning is a medical emergency. Warning signs include:
- Confusion, stupor, or inability to stay awake
- Vomiting, or vomiting while unconscious
- Seizures
- Slow or irregular breathing (long gaps between breaths)
- Cold, clammy, pale or bluish-tinged skin
- Unconsciousness and being unable to be woken
If you suspect alcohol poisoning, call emergency services immediately.
Austria & EU: 112 | USA / Canada: 911 |
Other regions: use your local emergency number
Do not leave the person alone. Keep them awake and sitting up if possible; if
they must lie down, turn them on their side to prevent choking. Do not give
coffee, food or a "sober-up" remedy, and do not let them "sleep it off"
unattended.
Where to get help and information
If you or someone you know is worried about their drinking, help is available.
- Austria: Health advice hotline 1450 (around the clock); alcohol-specific counselling and treatment via the Anton Proksch Institut (www.api.or.at).
- European Union: Contact your national or regional alcohol-help service, or speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
- United States: SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7).
- Other countries: Contact your local health service or a recognised national alcohol-help organisation.
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