The abuse of alcohol is a concern at the University of Delaware. In fact, alcohol is a depressant. Even in low doses, it slows activity in the higher centers of your brain, reducing inhibitions and impairing judgment.
Higher doses can cause alcohol poisoning, coma and death.
Alcohol kills in other ways, too. In 1995, for example, alcohol played a part in 40 percent of all Delaware traffic fatalities reported to state police. Think carefully about alcohol use and make your own decisions, free from peer pressure. Students under 21 years old may not possess or consume alcohol on campus. If you're 21 or older, you may possess and consume alcoholic beverages in the privacy of your residence hall room.