{"id":143007,"date":"2025-03-14T14:44:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=143007"},"modified":"2025-03-14T14:44:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T19:44:47","slug":"a-few-safety-tips-for-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/a-few-safety-tips-for-spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"A few safety tips for spring break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Spring break! It\u2019s a time for some much-needed relaxation, sleep and socializing. Whether you\u2019re traveling or staying close to home, it\u2019s important to stay safe when you or those around you are drinking, partaking in cannabis or using other drugs. Here are some things to keep in mind:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Have fun and skip the alcohol or weed<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regardless of your plans, staying sober is always an option. You won\u2019t be the only one, and you can still have fun. To make it easier to not use when others are, plan what you\u2019ll say to turn down offers to drink or use.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lower your risk if choosing to use<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The healthiest and least-risky choice is to not use. If you choose to use, here are a few ways to lower your risk:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use alcohol in moderation- decide ahead of time what day(s) you\u2019ll use and how much you plan to drink. Space your drinks to one or less per hour.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Check the labels of cannabis products and choose ones with a low % of THC. This includes hemp-derived cannabis products (like deta-8) but note: <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">these products are often unregulated, and the labels might not be accurate.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Only use pills as prescribed for you by a medical professional and from a licensed pharmacy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoid mixing substances, including alcohol, cannabis, illicit and prescription drugs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use only when others are around so they can help if you need it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Many drugs and counterfeit pills are laced with dangerous ingredients like\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/overdose-prevention\/about\/fentanyl.html?CDC_AAref_Val=https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/opioids\/basics\/fentanyl.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fentanyl<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Use a fentanyl test strip before taking any drugs purchased anyplace other than a licensed pharmacy or dispensary.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carry Narcan, a safe medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose.\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/narcan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about Narcan at UWM<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plan to get home safely with a sober ride.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help someone who\u2019s had too much<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/make-good-decisions\/emergencies\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">signs of overdose and what you can do to help<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you\u2019re staying local, keep in mind that UWM\u2019s\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/deanofstudents\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/263\/2023\/12\/Medical-Assistance-Policies.pdf#:~:text=The%20student%20seeking%20such%20assistance%20remains%20on%20scene,extent%20the%20student%20is%20capable%20of%20doing%20so.\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">medical assistance policy<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fand\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/statutes\/statutes\/961\/iv\/443\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wisconsin Good Samaritan laws<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fprioritize safety over citations for people who are drinking or using drugs. If you\u2019re traveling, make sure you have a cell signal in case of an emergency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, reach out if you think or know you or someone you care about has a problem with alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs. Please contact a professional at the\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Student Health and Wellness Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If you or a loved one is facing a mental health crisis or in need of immediate support, call UW Mental Health Support 24\/7 at 888-531-2142.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help is available, and people with substance use problems can and do get better.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay safe when you or those around you are drinking, partaking in cannabis or using other drugs. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40008,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"categories":[336],"tags":[],"section":[],"display_categories":[],"related-coverage":[],"uwmnews-feed":[],"class_list":["post-143007","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-student-announcements"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-28 15:12:47","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/40008"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143007"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":143009,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143007\/revisions\/143009"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143007"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143007"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143007"},{"taxonomy":"section","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/section?post=143007"},{"taxonomy":"display_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/display_categories?post=143007"},{"taxonomy":"related-coverage","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/related-coverage?post=143007"},{"taxonomy":"uwmnews-feed","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uwmnews-feed?post=143007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}