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#DrinkSmartTIPS Student-led alcohol awareness & education for safer consumption. Ontario Colleges & Universities. "Don't Let Your Drinking Do Your Thinking."

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CONGRATULATIONS to Taja D., for winning our $500 Sun’s Out, Fun’s Out quiz!

Taja showed us she knows how to handle tricky party scenarios while still soaking up the fun! We hope you've had a great kickoff to your summer plans and picked up some #DrinkSmartTIPS! ✨

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👯 Good nights start with good friends, and there's one rule that never goes out of style, stick together.

Check in on your friends. Make sure everyone gets home safely. Send that "text me when you're home" message. Offer a glass of water. Be the friend you'd want by your side.

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🎉 Here's your reminder: it's okay to take five.

✅ Step outside for some fresh air. Grab a glass of water. Take a breather between conversations.

A quick reset can help you stay energized, present, and actually enjoy the moments you've worked so hard to create. 💛

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Who says summer needs alcohol? ☀️

Try these:
🍓 Berry Fizz
strawberries + lime juice + sparkling water
🍑 Peach Paradise
Peach nectar + lemon juice + ginger ale
🍉 Watermelon Cooler
watermelon juice + mint + sparkling water

Keep the good vibes flowing, no booze required. 👋 💛

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Our 5th tip in our 5-pillar strategy is all about…

✅#BALANCE

Alternate your drinks with water (or a non-alcoholic drink) and eat before and while you drink. Choose foods high in protein and healthy fats – salt will only make you thirsty! You also can’t “soak” it up.

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Let’s jump back in with the 4th tip in our 5-pillar strategy.
✅#TIME

🕐 Limit yourself to one drink per hour, giving your body the ability to process the alcohol. We know you won’t always be drinking a “STANDARD DRINK” so take your time, go slow & wait 60-90 minutes between.

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✅ #COUNT
It can be very easy to lose track of how much you’re drinking when you’re having fun with your crew. Make sure you always count how many (standard) drinks you’ve had so you can stay within your limit and know when to cut yourself off. 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️🙅

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✅ #POUR
🫗 Pouring and measuring your own drinks, or ordering singles from the bar, is a great way to make sure you have fun without going overboard. 🤢 💡

Keep in mind that it takes your body about 60 minutes to process one standard drink.

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As we count down to summer lets dive into a reminder of DrinkSmart’s 5-pillar strategy.

✅ #PLAN
Make sure you plan your drink count (and your ride home) before the night begins. Eating a meal before you go out and drinking water throughout the night will help you stay on track.

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If your schedule’s packed this summer, don’t forget that breaks are productive too. Step away from the screen, take your lunch break outside, mute the notifications for a bit, and give your brain time to recharge.

You deserve a summer that feels balanced, not burnt out. 💛

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Combining substances can amplify their effects, leading to increased risks of alcohol poisoning, nausea, dizziness, & impaired judgment.

#DrinkSmartTip: Never mix substances. If you’re planning on using alcohol or cannabis, stick to one or the other to minimize negative effects.

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This Victoria Day, ditch the drinking games but keep the good times. 🎲🚫🍻

Swap the pressure to drink for games, late-night food runs, karaoke, movie marathons, trivia, or anything that keeps the vibes high & everyone safe. ✨

Sober fun isn’t boring, it’s underrated. 💛

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At parties, you might feel the pressure to join in when everyone’s drinking or using cannabis.

But here’s the truth: You don’t have to do anything you’re not into. If you would rather skip it this time or altogether, that’s your choice. Saying no is always okay. ✅😎

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Big thoughts deserve big rewards…like a MacBook Air. Want a shot at winning one? ✨💻

The 2026 Campus Pulse Survey is NOW OPEN, and we want to hear from YOU.

✅ Take the quick survey to get your chance to win BIG at https://t.co/TNqSpGYCBa

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What is the safest approach when it comes to using Cannabis? 🤔

✅Start low and go slow!

Cannabis can anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours to kick in, depending on how you are using it. Always start with a lose dose and wait to feel the effects before consuming more.

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Want to hear what your peers had to say about mental health, substance use, and all things student-life?

✨ The 2026 Campus Pulse Survey is NOW OPEN, and we want to hear from YOU! Take the quick Campus Pulse Survey for your chance to win! https://t.co/TNqSpGYCBa

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Quiz Time! 📝
It’s a good idea to pre-drink before going out so you spend less money later?

Myth!
Pre-drinking can save money, but alcohol is alcohol and affects you the same regardless of the setting. Treat pre-drinking with the same caution to make sure you don’t overdo it.

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Big thoughts deserve big rewards…like a MacBook Air. Want a shot at winning one? ✨💻

✅ Take the quick survey to help shape programs that actually make a difference on campus and get your chance to win BIG at https://t.co/TNqSpGYCBa

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Happy May! ☀️

While you soak up the start of the warmer months, check out our Sun's Out, Fun's Out, quiz to test your knowledge. You could be going into the summer with an extra $500! 😎

✨Think you've got what it takes? Visit us at https://t.co/fvPGet4QOw to play now!

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Want to hear what your peers had to say about mental health and all things student-life? And do you want a chance to win a MacBook Air? ✨💻

✨ Read our 2025 Campus Pulse Survey results and participate in the 2026 survey, at https://t.co/0YPtCaaAj7 for your chance to win!