Sober curious: (n) a lifestyle choice that involves being mindful about alcohol consumption and exploring your relationship with alcohol.
Hey, Tigers!🐾
Not feeling the buzz of the season?
First things first: Let's assess current alcohol use!
Click the links below for Clemson University's Student Alcohol Assessment and alcoholic beverage and standard drink calculators customized to your height and body weight.
A special thanks to our stellar Alcohol Enforcement Team Coordinator in the 14th Circuit, Nicole Smith, for providing a super mocktail recipe book below:
Your College Connection: Cheers to Good Choices!
Ready for a break to remember? Our college section is packed with fun, fresh ideas to keep your spring break bright! Shake up your vacation with tasty mocktail recipes, discover creative ways to celebrate beyond the usual party scene, and make memories that last long after the sun sets. The best moments are the ones you truly own—cheers to making them count!
🌞 Stay bright, not buzzed this Spring Break! 🌴☀️
A guide to spring break if you don't drink.
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How much am I actually drinking?
Click the photo to learn about how much alcohol equals one standard drink.
Never walk alone.
Odds are your campus health center already has programs or clubs available for students who are sober or are sober curious.
Did you know more young people than ever are choosing to abstain from alcohol?
According to Forbes, almost 30% of college students in 2018 reported abstaining from alcohol, compared to 20% in 2002 (2020 JAMA Network Open study). Some 62% of adults under the age of 35 say they drink, according to an August 2023 Gallup poll, down from 72% two decades ago.
28%
Percent of college students that abstain from drinking
71%
Percent of college students have ever drank alcohol in their lifetime
22%
Gallup poll shows fewer young drinkers report drinking more than they think they should (2023)
52%
The percent of young adults who consider moderate drinking unhealthy