1. Only 1 in 4 TU students drink this often.
9 out of 10
TU students believe the average student drinks alcohol once a week or more
Only 1 in 4 TU students drink this often.
Core Survey, 2016
Visit the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center website for more information.
PARTY SMART!!

2. 9 out of 10 TU students believe you are at risk of harming yourself if you drink 5 or more drinks when partying.
Core Survey, 2016
Be Safe.
Have Fun SOBER!
Visit the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (ATOD) Prevention Center website for more information.

3. Think alcohol does not affect your GPA? Average #of Drinks/Week by GPA
THINK AGAIN!
7.67
DRINKS
3.36
DRINKS
D/F
2.87 DRINKS
B/C A
Average #of Drinks/Week by GPA
(Towson University, 2016 Core Survey)

4. 1 Standard Alcoholic Drink
12 oz. Beer
7-8 oz. Malt Liquor
4-5 oz. Wine
1.5 oz. Liquor

5. Risks of Alcohol & Marijuana Use: 75% of TU students believe peers are at risk if they smoke marijuana regularly. (Core Survey, 2016)
Fatal Car Crashes- leading cause of death in young people.
Alcohol Poisoning
Increase risk of Sexual Assault
Increase risk of STDs & unplanned pregnancy

6. Risks of Alcohol & Marijuana Use: 67% of TU students disapprove of close friends smoking marijuana regularly (Core Survey, 2016)
Lower Grades
Increase risk of dropping out of school
Difficulty learning something new or complex
Lower IQ
Harder to pay attention and understand new information

7. Wondered about your alcohol use? Want some feedback you can use?
Focus on health & academic goals.
Reduce risk.
E-Check Up To Go will provide this feedback.
Go to to find out more.

8. There is on-campus help for students seeking information, support, & resources
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@facebook.com/ATOD
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Visit us at Ward & West
Linthicum Hall, Room 225

9. TU Students Party Smart & Are Fun Sober
Always stay mindful; Marijuana is decriminalized but NOT LEGALIZED in Maryland. Be aware of both Maryland State Laws and Towson University campus policies.