Look for ways to have fun and socialize with friends that don't involve alcohol. You can enjoy beer and wine with friends without getting ripped. If you go out drinking with friends, appoint a designated driver.
Designated drivers save lives and cut down on court costs.
Respect those who choose not to drink. There are a lot of non-drinkers out there. A survey by UI students found that 40 percent of students never drink. Stand up to the bingers who can't handle their alcohol. Tell them that what they do to themselves may be their own business, but they don't have the right to cause problems for the rest of us.