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    How can I enjoy the party if I don't drink?
    Tracy Carver, PhD
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    Dr. Tracy Carver is an award-winning Licensed Psychologist based in Austin, Texas. Dr. Carver specializes in counseling for issues related to self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and psychedelic integration. She holds a BS in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University, an MA in Educational Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Carver also completed an internship in Clinical Psychology through Harvard University Medical School. She was voted one of the Best Mental Health Professionals in Austin for four years in a row by Austin Fit Magazine. Dr. Carver has been featured in Austin Monthly, Austin Woman Magazine, Life in Travis Heights, and KVUE (the Austin affiliate for ABC News).
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    To fully enjoy a party without drinking, redirect your focus towards engaging activities and connections. Instead of dwelling on not drinking, channel your energy into socializing, exploring non-alcoholic drink and food options, and enjoying the music. If you feel uncomfortable being surrounded by intoxicated individuals, consider seeking out gatherings where alcohol isn't the central focus. By embracing alternative activities and environments, you can have a fulfilling and enjoyable experience without consuming alcohol.
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    Will people be fooled if I bring a flask filled with water and pour some into my drink?
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    They might be, but you run the risk of someone asking to taste it. If they ask to smell it, just tell them it's vodka, which is pretty much odorless.
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    How can I make sweet tea look like a tropical drink?
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    If it’s in a glass, put an ounce or so of grenadine in the bottom, and then use a spoon to gently pour the tea over top of the grenadine.
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    I work at a nightclub where I get paid to party. I'm short and dislike the taste of alcohol. Clients order both their drink and mine. How do I get a soda without being mistaken for an underage person?
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    If you know what they are ordering for you or they order the same one every time for you, try to find a soda that has a similar color and when they are not looking, or when you go to the bathroom, hurry and throw the alcohol and switch it with the soda. Otherwise, be straight up and tell them you're straight when it comes to drinking and only want non-alcoholic drinks.
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