{"id":969,"date":"2019-10-23T18:43:53","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T18:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/?p=969"},"modified":"2019-12-17T10:28:10","modified_gmt":"2019-12-17T14:28:10","slug":"drinking-could-be-safer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experience.syracuse.edu\/the-peel\/2019\/10\/23\/drinking-could-be-safer\/","title":{"rendered":"Drinking Could Be Safer, But You Didn’t Hear It From Me"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week is October 20 through 26. It\u2019s a great time to educate yourself about alcohol use and how to be safe on campus. So, in honor of that, if you chose to drink, not to drink, or want to help a friend, here are some tips that we swear by!<\/p>\n

1. Avoid the Juice<\/h2>\n

A cup of Jungle Juice ranges from 5 to 6 standard drinks, but you never really know how much alcohol is in your cup. Try to stay away from it. But if you choose to drink it, do it slowly! Trust, you\u2019ll thank me later.<\/p>\n

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2. Check in with yourself<\/h2>\n

Alcohol heightens your emotions, so check in with yourself before you go out. You don\u2019t want to end up crying in the bathroom, do you? Also, know what you want to get out of drinking. If you can\u2019t drink without negative consequences, or are concerned about dependence, recognize that. If you feel concerned about yourself or a friend, visit the Barnes Center to speak with a counselor for help and more resource information.<\/p>\n

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3. Plan your night<\/h2>\n

Know where you\u2019re going, who you\u2019re with, and how you\u2019re getting home. Make sure your way home is a sober way home!<\/p>\n

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4. Get a fracket<\/h2>\n

Syracuse is cold, especially at night. Although you think you\u2019re \u201calcohol blanket\u201d is going to fight off hypothermia, it\u2019s not. Alcohol can make you appear to be warm and not pay attention to how cold it actually is. Get a jacket you don\u2019t mind losing and take it out with you!
\nPro Tip:<\/strong> Check out a thrift store for a cheap option.<\/p>\n

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5. Eat protein<\/h2>\n

You may think that a pasta dinner or late-night bagel will to absorb your alcohol, but this is not the case. Proteins actually help slow your absorption of alcohol better. So, eat protein not carbs before going out. If you\u2019re vegan or vegetarian, quinoa, lentils, chia seed, chickpeas, and beans are good go to\u2019s!<\/p>\n

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6. Know your standard drink sizes<\/h2>\n

Not all drinks are created equal, in order to stay safe, know how many standard drinks are in your cup.
\nFun fact:<\/strong>\u00a0Carbonated drinks increase you intoxication rate, so consider mixing with water or juice instead.<\/p>\n

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7. Count your drinks<\/h2>\n

If you want all the good affects from alcohol and little of the bad, know how many drinks your max is. Pro Tip:<\/strong> Tally your drinks on your arm with a sharpie or keep the tabs of beer to keep track.<\/p>\n

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8. Alternate between alcohol and water<\/h2>\n

Alternate your drinks so they don\u2019t sneak up on you, and you know the full effect of each drink before you continue beyond your limit.<\/p>\n

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9. Know your CUPS<\/h2>\n

Know how to help out a friend if they end up with alcohol poisoning by knowing the signs and what to do.<\/p>\n

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Stop by one of these events hosted by the Be Wise Peer Educators as part of National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week:<\/p>\n