Alcohol and Other Drugs Risk Reduction
The goal of our alcohol and other drugs risk-reduction program is to provide comprehensive programming and resources for the prevention and reduction of alcohol and drug-related harms. We do this by utilizing evidence-based approaches that focus on environmental strategies and high-risk behavior. For more information, call (269) 387-3263.
How to be safe and responsible
What to know
- Do the math:
one drink = 12 oz. beer
one drink = 4 to 5 oz. of wine
one drink = 1 oz. of hard alcohol - High Risk drinking is defined as consuming five or more drinks on one occasion
- Our body metabolizes approximately one alcoholic drink per hour鈥攖here is no way of speeding it up
- Do the math: 1-3 hours for full effect, 4-6 hour duration depending on THC level
- Edibles are highly potent and can have a greater risk for negative effects
- Use slowly and in a safe environment
Making safe choices
- Drink no more than one drink per hour
- Follow dosage levels on Cannabis labels for edibles
- If you are going somewhere, make sure to have a designated driver
- Try not to drink or use when you are having emotional distress鈥攄o something else: exercise, call a friend, read a book or find a way to relax
Plan ahead
- Eat before you drink anything
- Ask a friend to keep an eye on you
- Set a limit
- Prepare your refusal strategies