drinking
7 ways to help yourself and others navigate the drinking scene
How to turn down (and respond when someone turns down) a drink.
Making social gatherings fun for everyone: A guide for hosts and guests
Rate this article and enter to winSocial events are an important part of campus culture—and of the college experience. They’re a chance to make new connections, bond with friends, and let loose on the...
With someone who drank too much? How you can help
Rate this article and enter to winYou might be familiar with this scenario: You’re out with your friends and everyone is enjoying themselves—swaying to the music, unwinding, and perhaps throwing back a few drinks....
Ask the doc: Can drinking alcohol impair my ability to learn?
—Jayden*, Portland State University, OregonYes, in ways both large and small. Are there students who drink from time to time and still manage to get good value out of their investment in higher education?...
Drinking? 7 ways to get what you want from it
Having the drink without the downsideDo you choose to drink alcohol? If so, chances are you’re interested in figuring out how to get alcohol’s buzz (feeling chatty, relaxed, and socially connected) while avoiding its negative effects (feeling tired,...
Drinking? The science of the buzz and how you can control it
The science of drinking: How to make it work better for youIf you choose to drink alcohol, you’re likely familiar with the relaxed, chatty buzz that may come early in the evening—and the slump that sometimes...
The student guide to going out
Rate this article and enter to winOrganizing a get-together? Or going to one? Party-throwers and party-goers play a vital role in shaping the social culture of your campus. Party-throwers are the social engineers who...
The power of placebo: Is it the alcohol – or is it partly in...
Rate this article and enter to winThe minimum legal age for drinking alcohol in the US is 21.Anyone who has tried alcohol knows that it affects how we feel, communicate, and behave. After a...
The academic hangover: How your brain is affected by drinking
Rate this article and enter to winAfter a hard day or week, some of us look forward to unwinding with a drink or two. No big deal. We’re over the legal drinking age. We...
Do you drink?: Exploring the reasons behind your choices
Rate this article and enter to winYou’re probably familiar with stories about college drinking, but have you ever given much thought to why you choose to drink alcohol or not? The latest research offers...