The next time you plan a party, show your guests that you’ve made a special effort to provide something that appeals, to everyone, including the growing number of non-drinkers.

About half of all South Carolina adults currently abstain from drinking. Another 40 percent are classified as “light” drinkers. Some people simply prefer other beverages. Despite their growing numbers, these non drinkers and light drinkers frequently are overlooked at parties where the only truly appealing beverage choices continue to contain alcohol.

Because of the increased emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention, many people are making a conscious effort to limit their alcohol consumption. Trinity Behavioral Care of Dillon, Marion and Marlboro counties supports the efforts of the growing number of South Carolinians that choose to consume non alcohol beverages by providing non-alcoholic recipes. Trinity Behavioral Care is the leading authority on Substance use in your county. To contact Dillon call 774-6591, Marion 423-8292 and Marlboro 479-5683. All calls are confidential.

Banana Blowout
6 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 T. chocolate-fla vored syrup
1 ripe banana, peeled
1/4 tsp. almond extract
Whipped cream
Slivered almonds
Chocolate shavings (from a bar of semisweet baking chocolate)
Maraschino cherries

In blender, combine ice cream. Chocolate syrup, banana and almond extract. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into small-mouthed glasses. Top each glass with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with almonds, chocolate shavings and cherries .Makes about 2 (1cup) servings.

Orange Julian
1 (6 oz.) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Ice cubes
Fill blender almost full with ice. Add all other ingredients. Cover and blend until smooth and frothy. Makes seven (6 oz.) servings.

These and other recipes are provided by the State Department by Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services.