Stay in the Blue this St. Patrick's Day

As March 17 approaches, you may be involved with planning or participating in social activities. If your planned festivities involve alcohol or other drugs please take time to Stay In the Blue, by taking some simple steps to ensure you stay safe during celebrations. Stay In the Blue helps you to regulate alcohol consumption by remaining below 0.06 BAC (Blood Alcohol Content). Some simple steps include:

  • Set a drink limit, and stick to it

  • Make sure you eat before and during consuming alcohol

  • Alternate your alcohol with water and non-alcoholic drinks

  • Check in with friends to make sure they’re OK, and ask them to do the same with you

For more detailed information, and other useful advice, visit uhs.umich.edu/stay https://uhs.umich.edu/stayintheblue, or download the Stay In the Blue app, available on iPhone and Android smartphones

If you would like more support or advice regarding alcohol use, please contact the University Health Service. Wolverine Wellness provides wellness coaching, to discuss your alcohol consumption patterns, your general wellness, and develop strategies to help achieve wellness goals. 

 

Author: Mikaela Grudzien