Alcohol Non-Use at University of New Hampshire

Alcohol Non-Use at University of New Hampshire

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  Non Use … AtUNH?Did you know…According to the 2009 UNH student survey:20% of UNH students do not use alcohol at all on a monthly basis.
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  31% of UNHstudents do not use alcohol on a weekly basis.For a campus of 12,000 students, that is over 4,000 students who are not drinking during any given week. Which is like filling Stoke Hall 6 times.
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  Whether or notyou choose to not drink at all, or are selective about where and when you drink:You can be substance free at UNH
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  Common Myths AboutNOT Drinking I won’t have anything to do.
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  I won’t make/keepany friends.
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  People will pressureme to drink.None of these are true, thousands of UNH students don’t drink, or “party” and still have a fun and active social life.
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  Why Not Drink?Tostay out of troubleTo stay safeTo stay in controlFor religious/moral reasonsPrevious bad experiencesHealth reasonsMedication InteractionsFamily history of AlcoholismWhatever your reasons, you make the choice! If it’s good for you, it is the right reason.
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  How to Dealwith Others Be consistent. It is easier for people to support you if you are consistent with your message and your approach. Be willing and prepared to turn down drinks.
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  If comfortable,share your plan and feelings. People are less likely to offer you a drink if they know that you don’t plan on drinking. If comfortable, share your thoughts with others. You might find that a friend has similar feelings and you speaking up may give them the courage to not drink too.
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  Plan AheadWhat else is happening on campus?
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  If youare going to a party, bring your own drinks.
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  Speak up. If there is something you would like to see or do (on your floor, in your hall, or on campus) let people know. Get involved in groups that share your interests.
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  Find friendswho are supportive.Remember…whatever your reason, it’s the right reason for you.Don’t worry about others. Most won’t notice or care if you don’t drink.You don’t need alcohol to have fun.You could be a catalyst for change as others notice that you are having a good time without the negative consequences often associated with drinking.
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  How To HaveFun Without Drinking Join a student organization (www.unh.mub.com/sos)
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  Take a classat Campus Recreation (http://campusrec.unh.edu)
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  Join Peer Education(www.unh.edu/health-services)
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  Check out greatevents at the MUB (www.unhmub.com)
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  Ask your RAto organize a theme party, provided by Health Services.Spa and Sleep Party Kits
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  Call 862-3823 Checkout the events at Campus Ministry (www.unh.edu/campusministry) Go to a UNH Athletics game. Go Wildcats!
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  Cook orhave dinner with your friends.
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  Go shopping.
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  Go dancing.
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  Watch yourfavorite TV show.
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  Take sometime for you.
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  Go fora walk.
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  Go toa movie with a friend.
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  Play agame.
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  Need ideas? Check out www.unhmub.com/afterhours.Services at UNHOffice of Health Education and Promotion, Health ServicesOffers counseling, support and education for those concerned about their own or another’s alcohol and/or other drug use. Appointments/information: (603) 862-3823 or www.unh.edu/health-services.Other ResourcesCounseling Center: (603) 862-2090,www.unhcc.unh.edu Have fun without Alcohol: www.unhmub/afterhours/