{"id":16878,"date":"2026-01-07T17:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T22:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/?page_id=16878"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:37:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T15:37:47","slug":"alcohol","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/substance-use\/alcohol\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Barnes Center at The Arch is committed to enhancing student-centered education on substance use awareness. This includes sharing education and additional resources surrounding alcohol. Please <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/about\/contact-us\/\">contact Barnes Center Health Promotion<\/a> to learn more and for questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Syracuse University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the University&#8217;s policies, drinking alcoholic beverages legally and in moderation is accepted. However, unlawful behaviors involving alcohol (such as underage drinking, public intoxication and fake I.D.s) and disruptive behavior that creates potential for harm or infringes on the rights of others are prohibited. Please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.syr.edu\/policies\/university-governance-ethics-integrity-and-legal-compliance\/alcohol-other-drugs-and-tobacco-policies\/\">Syracuse University Policies website<\/a> for the latest information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What if I am caught with alcohol on campus when I shouldn&#039;t have it?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/conduct-handbook\/code-of-student-conduct\/\">Student Conduct Code<\/a> prohibits the consumption, possession, manufacture, sale or procurement of alcohol by or for anyone who is not permitted to do so under applicable state or federal law, including facilitation of such behavior. Students documented for alcohol-related incidents will be referred to <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\">Community Standards<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\">Student Conduct process<\/a> and may be assigned <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/sanctions\/sanctioning-guidelines\/\">sanctions<\/a> based on the severity of the incident.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What is the Medical Amnesty Policy?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Syracuse University encourages all community members to care for themselves and others. When a student\/student organization initiates help from a campus or community resource for medical assistance related to alcohol and other drugs, the health and safety of the student at risk will be the University\u2019s priority.<\/p>\n<p>The student receiving medical assistance and the student\/student organization that called for help will not be referred to<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\">Community Standards<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for alleged violations of alcohol and other drug policies if the following apply:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The students\/student organization(s) involved cooperate with staff and first responders by providing honest and complete answers to their questions; and<\/li>\n<li>The students\/student organization(s) involved meet with a member of<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/student-outreach\">Student Outreach and Support<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>for a follow-up non-disciplinary (educational) meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To learn more, visit the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/medical-amnesty-policy-alcohol-and-other-drugs\/\">Medical Amnesty Policy \u2013 Alcohol and Other Drugs webpage<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>on the Community Standards website. The Medical Amnesty Policy is also outlined in Part 12 of the<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/community-standards\/conduct-process\/conduct-handbook\">Student Conduct System Handbook<\/a>.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            What resources are available to me regarding alcohol use?            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>There are a number of resources and services available both on and off campus to help combat substance use or to learn more about living a sober curious lifestyle. To learn more, explore the list below, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/substance-use\/\">Substance Use webpage<\/a> or contact the Barnes Center <a href=\"mailto:BarnesCenter@syr.edu\">via email<\/a> or by calling <a href=\"tel:3154438000\">315.443.8000<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/group-counseling\/\">Group Counseling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/mental-health\/counseling\/\">Individual Counseling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/well-being\/notice-cups-take-care\/\">Notice C.U.P.S.? Take C.A.R.E.!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/well-being\/screenu\/\">ScreenU<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/llc\/join\/theme-housing-options\/\">Substance Free Theme Housing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alcohol Harm Reduction<\/h2>\n\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"accordion\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Eat a high-protein meal before drinking.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Protein helps slow alcohol absorption and can lessen its effects.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Practice situational sobriety.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Adjust your drinking based on the situation, responsibilities and safety needs.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Know what a standard drink is.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>A standard drink has a specific amount of alcohol\u2014knowing this helps you track your intake accurately. A standard drink is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 ounces of beer at 5% alcohol by volume (ABV).<\/li>\n<li>5 ounces of wine at 12% ABV.<\/li>\n<li>1.5 ounces of distilled spirits (tequila, rum, vodka, etc.) at 40% ABV.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Stay away from communal alcohol sources and large containers.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Large and\/or shared containers of alcohol (like BORGs or Jungle Juice) make it easy to lose track of how much alcohol you&#8217;ve consumed.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Stick to approximately one (1) standard drink per hour.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Spacing drinks out gives your body time to process alcohol and reduces overconsumption.<\/p>\n<p>The body metabolizes approximately one standard drink (12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits) per hour. This means that after consuming a standard drink, it takes about an hour for the body to reduce the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) by about 0.015%.<\/p>\n<p>Factors such as body weight, metabolism rate and individual tolerance can influence this process, but generally, the liver processes alcohol at a consistent rate of about one drink per hour.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Alternate with non-alcoholic beverages.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Water or other non-alcoholic drinks help slow alcohol consumption and prevent dehydration.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Stay with your friends.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Friends can help you make safer choices and look out for one another.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n      <div class=\"accordion-item border border-gray-light\">\n      <div class=\"accordion-header-text\">\n        <h3 class=\"margin-bottom-0\">\n          <button class=\"accordion-header full-width background-gray-light-30 border-0 margin-0 padding-top-2 padding-bottom-2 padding-left-3 padding-right-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            Know the signs of alcohol poisoning.            <div class='accordion-toggle icon-right' class=''>\n              <i class='icon-chevron-right'><\/i>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/h3>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class='accordion-content'>\n        <p>Recognize the warning signs of alcohol poisoning by <a href=\"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/bewell\/well-being\/notice-cups-take-care\/\">remembering C.U.P.S. and help by taking C.A.R.E.<\/a><\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Barnes Center at The Arch is committed to enhancing student-centered education on substance use awareness. 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