With Independence weekend approaching, it’s only right to bring back a topic fitting for concert season: navigating nightlife safely and, of course, making sure our friends, especially those new to sobriety, make it through unscathed, as well.

Every year, it seems alcohol becomes an even more prevalent part of our culture, especially in the nightlife scene where live music thrives. And that’s just the arena of what’s considered socially acceptable. Then there are the extracurricular party favors being exchanged on lot.

To be clear, there is nothing inherently wrong with substances (alcohol or otherwise) or the people who use them.