Health Promotions

HAPPY SPRING!  The school year is coming to an end slowly but surely!  I am sure all of you are happy and ready to enjoy the Summer months.  As the weather warms up so do our attitudes! Studies have shown that when the weather is pleasant, our outlook is also more positive. With the warmer weather come outdoor activities, more exercise, and more gatherings with friends. 

April is Alcohol Awareness Month.  Since the weather is starting to heat up more people are throwing parties and having cookouts etc.  Webmd.com has great ways to have fun without suffering the repercussions. 

Listed below are a few scary facts to think about the next time you are in a situation where alcohol is involved. 

• When alcoholic beverages are mixed with energy drinks, the caffeine in these drinks can mask the depressant effects of alcohol. At the same time, caffeine has no effect on the metabolism of alcohol by the liver and thus does not reduce breath alcohol concentrations or reduce the risk of alcohol-attributable harms.
• Drinkers who consume alcohol mixed with energy drinks are 3 times more likely to binge drink (based on breath alcohol levels) than drinkers who do not report mixing alcohol with energy drinks.
• Drinkers who consume alcohol with energy drinks are about twice as likely as drinkers who do not report mixing alcohol with energy drinks to report being taken advantage of sexually, to report taking advantage of someone else sexually, and to report riding with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol.

Have fun, but remember everything in moderation and always drink responsibly!