St. Paddy's Day is almost here!

1. If you plan to party down on the 17^th, eat a nice big bowl of Lucky Charms before you drink (bread products and foods high in protein, like milk and cheese, slow the absorption of alcohol).  Drinking on an empty stomach is no good.  Really.
2. Whether you choose green beer or some other Kermit-colored-cocktail, alternate your drinks with water so you won’t be green at the end of the night.
3. Sip or sink. Drink each alcoholic beverage slowly. Remember, your liver can only handle about one serving of alcohol an hour (i.e., 12 oz. beer, four to five oz. of wine, or one to 1.5 oz. of hard liquor). Rapid consumption of alcohol via shots, funnels, and drinking games are sure to win you a big hangover.
4. Check out the many free BAC (blood alcohol content) apps for your smart phone…they can help you keep in your green zone.
5. If you are one of the many students who doesn’t drink or drinks very moderately (MOST SHU students report having 0-4 drinks on a typical weekend, 74% don’t drink on a typical weekday) , keep an eye on your friends and help them get home safely.  Don’t count on the luck of the Irish to get you home - make sure you call a cab or designate a sober driver.  Watch for signs of alcohol poisoning, and don’t leave any friends behind at the end of the night.

 (sources:  GoAskAlice!, SHUSAID campaign, s.w.e.e.t. peer educators)

Comments

[Neifer]

I read that first story this morning and all I can think about is what life will be like for that faimly now. Stories like this make me shake my head in wonderment, you know?