If you choose to use a substance, it is important to “KNOW” the associated risks with those substances before consumption. It is recognized that decisions regarding substance use are not as black-and-white as “Just Saying No.”
Many TCU fans reduce risks of undesired outcomes by making intentional choices to either not to use at all, or by using specific strategies to protect themselves or others.
While the least risk choice is to not use at all, here are examples of strategies to reduce harms related to substance use:
- KNOW what and how much is in your cup.
- One standard drink = 1.5oz of 80-proof liquor, 5 oz. of wine, or 12 oz. of beer
- Pouring your own drinks, using the above measurements helps reduce risks of undesired outcomes such as consuming more than intended, the BAC increasing too quickly, or consuming a substance other than alcohol that could have been added to the drink by someone else
- Avoiding common source alcoholic beverages such as “party punch”
- KNOW how alcohol effects you physically and mentally
- KNOW that alcohol causes dehydration
- KNOW how to get home safely whether you are consuming substances or not