Alcohol Policy Counseling Information for Students Alcohol is a drug that comes laden with choices - when, where, how much, why, and with whom to drink, if at all. And if you are under the legal drinking age, you have additional consequences to consider. You can feel like you're on top of the world and in total control of yourself, but in reality the drug controls you. It anesthetizes the higher centers of thought, judgment and brain function - all of which are essential for staying in control. Be social - sip drinks slowly, rather than tossing them back.
Space drinks over time.
For example, drinking non-alcoholic drinks between alcoholic ones can help slow you down and keep you from becoming dehydrated. Eat a good meal or dairy products before or while you drink - it helps slow down alcohol absorption. Students drink for many reasons. The higher your average number of drinks in a week, the lower your Grade Point Average will be. One night of heavy drinking can impair your ability to think abstractly for up to 30 days.