Eat food before and while they drink. Pace their drinking to no more than one drink an hour. Do not engage in drinking games. Know their family history and are aware of being at risk for becoming heavy drinkers. Abstain periodically to maintain a healthy relationship with alcohol by avoiding tolerance to an addictive drug.
Many students choose to abstain from using alcohol.
Whether for one week, a month, or forever, abstinence can be a healthy personal choice. Respect the choice made by their peers who drink responsibly. Own their abstinence by choosing not to drink. Have a repertoire of effective responses to minimize pressure to drink. Recognize alcohol as a potentially potent drug.