Tigers Roar Responsibly
Most Tigers drink less than 3 drinks per occasion.
71% of Tigers do not binge drink and 1 in 4 don’t drink at all.
What is binge drinking? Drinking more than 5 drinks in a two-hour period for men and 4 drinks in a two-hour period for women.
Understanding the alcohol content of your beverage empowers you to make intentional decisions if you choose to drink.
One drink is equivalent to:
- 12 fl oz. of beer or seltzer (5% alcohol)
- 8-9 fl oz. of craft beer (7% alcohol)
- 5 fl. oz of wine (12% alcohol)
- 1.5 fl. oz of liquor (40% alcohol)
Most Tigers don't skip class after a night out.
89% of Tigers never miss a class because of alcohol overconsumption.
Roar responsibly by…
- Setting a limit of drinks before drinking.
- Eating before and during drinking.
- Alternating water and alcohol.
Most Tigers don't drink and drive.
More than 9 out of 10 Tigers don’t get behind the wheel and find safe alternatives to get home when drinking.
- Utilize STRIPES, Mizzou’s official safe ride program through Uber for Business.
- Ensure someone is the designated driver before drinking.