Substance Education & Alcohol Resources

December is here -- can you smell the chocolate chip cookies and stress of finals? Stay tuned for finals week self-care, studying, and celebratory tips as the semester comes to a close!

Here's to a bright and meaningful Hanukkah! Wishing you and your family peace and light this holiday season.

Eating throughout the day, especially if you plan to drink alcohol, gives your body the nutrients it needs to keep up with all that you're doing. Work with your body, not against it - help it out with food that makes you feel good!

Yoga has mental, physical, and spiritual benefits - it can decrease anxiety, increase phsyical strength, and provide body-mind attunement. Practicing yoga can be done in the comfort of your home, or in a group setting at a class. Check out for individual practices, as well as classess to attend!

Stress can often go unnoticed - take a moment to think through how many of these you'd answer yes to. Swipe right for resources!

So, it's November. That means there's only six weeks left in the semester - that's only 27 days of classes. This last month of classes, remember to take time for yourself, do things you enjoy, take study breaks, and end 2021 as the best version of yourself that you can!












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Make the most of your fall break by actually taking a break! Swipe right for ideas on how to take these days off and make them count!

Amnesty is to grant an official pardon. In order to ensure the safety and welfare of studnets, the University of Arkansas has the Amnesty Policy - this policy ensures that if a student seeks medical care for themself or someone experiencing the negative effects of a substance (alcohol, drugs, etc.), the student will not receive disciplinary action. Click this link for the full info: https://ethics.uark.edu/policies/amnesty-policy.php

Sometimes we need the reminder that it's okay to take a break - your body needs it! The same is true when drinking alcohol, listen to your body and space out your drinks!

Did you know your body needs between 8 and 15 glasses of water each day? That number increases to between 12 and 20 if you plan to go out drinking that night. But even if you can't drink that many glasses during the day, if you choose to go out drinking, try alternating alcoholic drinks with a glass of water. Work with your body not against it - it'll thank you the next day.

Knowing how much alcohol is in what you’re drinking is the key to having a good time or experiencing some of the more negative effects. Not all alcohol is equal, so make sure to know how much is in your drink. Just because it all fits into one cup or glass doesn’t mean it’s just one drink, it could be several. Check out our previous post on BAC for more info!!

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