Alcohol is the leading cause of death among young people More than 1,700 college students are killed each year due to alcohol.

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Alcohol is the leading cause of death among young people More than 1,700 college students are killed each year due to alcohol

BE SMART don’t be THAT guy

Consuming alcohol will cost you … How much do YOU want to spend?

Keep track of how many drinks you have had NEVER leave your drink unattended Have a designated driver ready and prepared KNOW your limit Alternate your alcohol with non-alcoholic drinks, like water Choose drinks with a lesser alcohol content

Drunk driving causes 1/3 of all traffic fatalities in the US The highest rates of drunk driving occur among drivers aged Men are about twice as likely as women to drive under the influence of alcohol & to be involved in a fatal collision

= = 1.5 oz. liquor5 oz. wine 12 oz. beer

Individuals are more likely to engage in sexual activity due to alcohol’s disinhibiting effect Chancing a sexually transmitted disease or unplanned pregnancy This…..