the -buzz- on alcohol

THE "BUZZ" ON ALCOHOLCollege can be a fun and unique experience! If alcohol is going to be part of that

experience, we want students to be informed of alcohol basics so that they can practicesafer and responsible drinking behaviors. If you choose to drink, here's some helpful tips!

While the amount of alcohol someone consumesgreatly impacts their BAC and level of intoxication,

there are a few other key factors:

FOOD: Having food in yourstomach BEFORE starting to drink will

slow the absorption of alcohol

BODY TYPE: We all process alcoholdifferently. The amount of water in our body,muscle mass, and metabolism play a role.

BIOLOGICAL DIFFERENCES: Thefemale body processes alcohol differentlythan the male body. Female bodies haveless of the liver enzyme that breaks downalcohol, higher levels of estrogen whichcan increase intoxication and less water

to dilute alcohol in the blood.

TIME/SPEED: Consuming large quantitiesof alcohol in a short period of time

(e.g. shots, chugging, and games), lead tohigher levels of alcohol in the blood,

which is risky and damaging to the body.

12 oz. 5 oz. 1.5 oz.

Blood Alcohol Content Standard Drink Size

Health Promotion & Wellness Services: Alcoholand Other Drugs Programs

Mental Health Unit

Substance Use & Intervention Treatment (SUIT)

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Campus Resources

Alcohol Poisoning

University Health Center, Ground Floor; 301-314-8123

Beer

Wine

Liquor

Know Your Cup!

Know the signs Show you Care

CUPS

Cold Skin

Unconscious/unresponsive

Puking (while passed out)

Slow, irregular breathing

Arm outstretched abovethe head

Hand propping the headoff the ground

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A

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Leg bent in a figure 4

Body on side/Back againstflat surface

University Police301-405-3333

Know. Call. Care.

Call for help

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Many party cups have helpful lines to guide you to measureand keep track of how many drinks you have!

One standard drink of each has the same amount of alcohol!

University Health Center, Second Floor; 301-314-8106

University Health Center, Second Floor; 301-314-8106

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