<div dir="ltr"><div>Dear Cardinals,</div><div><br></div><div><span id="gmail-docs-internal-guid-d285ce07-7fff-58a5-bae7-40d02a860419"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">St. Platty’s offers an opportunity for fun and socializing. Some Cardinals choose to drink alcohol as part of this experience,  you can prevent harm related to alcohol use for yourself and others by:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Planning ahead</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Making mindful decisions around alcohol use</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Setting limits around alcohol use</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="list-style-type:disc;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Eliminating risks where possible</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">There are many ways that you can reduce your risk if you choose to drink. The more strategies you use, the more likely you are to prevent harm related to drinking, such as alcohol overdose, injury, memory loss, harm to self and others, hangovers and legal issues, as drinking is illegal for those who are under the age of 21. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><u>Here are some tips on how to have a good time, and staying safe while doing so</u>:</span></p><br><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgt0" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Know your limits and stick to them</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Determine how much alcohol you can comfortably handle and stay within those limits. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgv1" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Pace yourself</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Don't rush your drinks and allow time between drinks to slow down alcohol absorption. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgv2" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Alternate with water</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Stay hydrated by drinking water or other non-alcoholic beverages between alcoholic drinks. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgw3" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Eat before and during drinking</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Food slows down alcohol absorption into the bloodstream, reducing the effects of alcohol. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgx4" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Be mindful of your alcohol intake</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Pay attention to how alcohol is making you feel and stop drinking when you feel the effects. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgx5" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Count your drinks</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Keep track of how many drinks you've had to stay within your limits. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgy6" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Don't let others top up your glass</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Be mindful of your own consumption and avoid letting others pressure you into drinking more than you want. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgy7" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Plan for a safe ride home</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: Have a designated driver, use public transportation, or call a ride-sharing service if you plan on drinking. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" role="checkbox" aria-checked="false" style="list-style-type:none;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre"><img src="cid:ii_m7z9ptgz8" alt="unchecked" width="18" height="18"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-bottom:0pt;display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;margin-top:0px" role="presentation"><span style="background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Know when to say no</span><span style="background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">: It's okay to refuse alcohol if you don't feel comfortable or want to drink.</span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Remember that your well being and safety starts with you!</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0);background-color:transparent;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;vertical-align:baseline"><b>The Student Health and Counseling Center</b></span></p></span><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div><div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)">--</span><br style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><b><font size="2" face="georgia, serif" color="#0b5394">Student Health and Counseling Center</font></b><div><div style="font-size:12px;line-height:18px;margin:0px"><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font color="#0b5394" face="georgia, serif">SUNY Plattsburgh</font></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif" color="#0b5394">101 Broad Street<br>Plattsburgh, NY 12901</font></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif" color="#0b5394">(o) <a href="tel:+1-518-564-2187" title="Office Phone Number" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline;margin:0px">518-564-2187</a></font></div><div style="line-height:18px;margin:0px"><font face="georgia, serif" color="#0b5394">(f) <a href="tel:+1-518-564-2188" title="Fax Phone Number" target="_blank" style="background-color:transparent;line-height:18px;display:inline;margin:0px">518-564-2188</a></font></div><font face="georgia, serif" color="#0b5394"><a href="mailto:HealthCenter@plattsburgh.edu" target="_blank">HealthCenter@plattsburgh.edu</a></font><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;line-height:18px;margin:0px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Student-Health-Counseling-Center-at-SUNY-Plattsburgh-103029299810437/" title="Visit SUNY Plattsburgh on Facebook" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(200,16,46);background-color:transparent;line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