Water instead of alcohol How young people survive music festivals

Water instead of alcohol: this is how young people survive music festivals better
In summer small and large open air music festivals take place in numerous places. For many visitors to the concerts, this also means high alcohol consumption. But it can be dangerous, especially because of the current heat. Young people should rather drink a lot of water.

In the current heat Festival visitors should rather take water instead of alcohol. (Image: Rawpixel / fotolia.com)

Avoid alcohol and drugs
No matter if Rock, Pop, Hip Hop or Heavy Metal: in the summer numerous music festivals take place throughout the country. At the open air, the basses are thumping for several days at a time and the sun is blazing. Above all, the high Annelie provides currently for extreme temperatures. Hans-Michael Mühlenfeld, Chairman of the General Practitioners Association Bremen, advises adolescents in a recent report by the news agency dpa to drink plenty of water and to avoid alcohol and drugs, so that the cycle survives the music festival.

Signs of circulatory weakness
The first signs of circulatory dysfunction may include dizziness and cold sweats. Then it is definitely necessary to downshift a gear. "If the body sends such a signal, you should listen to it," says Mühlenfeld. To continue dancing in such a case is not a good idea. It is best to sit down or lie down for a while, the doctor's advice. Mühlenfeld also recommends abstaining from alcohol from the beginning if you want to enjoy the whole festival. "Either you get drunk or you go to a concert - but better not at the same time."

Sunscreen and headgear
In addition, other health experts repeatedly point to adequate sun protection. Especially if you listen to your favorite bands in the blazing sun, you should apply enough sunscreen with a high sun protection factor. Also a headgear is advisable. In addition, attention should be paid to the right clothing. At high temperatures, thin, light-tight fabric is recommended, which can absorb sweat and is also heat-permeable. The sweat must be able to evaporate on the skin. (Ad)