About Us
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WPI's Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug (AOD) Program is coordinated through the Office of Healthy Alternatives, with strong and intentional involvement from Residential Services, Student Development & Counseling, the Health Center, and Student Activities. Our innovative program integrates recreational activities, Club Sports involvement, and physical education classes with campus activities and preventative efforts via recreational facility usage, Student Activities and involvement, and Residence Hall Programs. A major focus of the Healthy Alternatives Program is the TIPS Alcohol Training Program, in which peers teach peers how to effectively intervene with their friends in situations where alcohol or drugs are present and to help students keep their friends safe. Ultimately, our goal at Healthy Alternatives is to promote the development of healthy habits, attitudes, and lifestyles regarding alcohol and drug related issues while engaging students in campus life.
If you drink alcohol, or have friends who drink, don't forget these strategies as a way to help you stay safe...and have a great time!
Eat before and/or during drinking.
Use a designated driver.
Keep track of how many drinks being consumed.
Avoid drinking games.
Determine in advance not to exceed a set number of drinks.
Alternate non-alcoholic with alcoholic beverages.
Pace your drinks to one or fewer per hour.
Have a friend let you know when you've had enough.
Choose not to drink alcohol.
Drink an alcoholic look-alike.
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