Underage Consumption Session : Agency Commitment Form UCP Agency Commitment Form UCP Agency Commitment Form Form must be completed in order for attendance to be verified with referring agency. Below are some strategies to help you lower your risk related to alcohol consumption. These ideas have worked well for other students, youth and young adults. Please check those you have tried or those that might be useful to you. Style of Drinking Set a limit near a BAC of .05 Alternate alcohol and nonalcoholic drinks Experiment with drinking less and refusing drinks Avoid drinking games Keep track of how much you drink by counting “standard drinks” Never leave your drink unattended Set phone alarms or reminders to drink water Eat before and while you are drinking Don’t drink too much too fast Don’t use alcohol with stimulants such as energy drinks Space your drinks over time Be cautious when drinking liquor or mixed drinks due to their potency OtherOther Settings and Risky Activities Select a member of your group to be the designated driver Don’t swim after drinking Be cautious in settings where free or low-cost alcohol is available Avoid drinking on rooftops, by open windows, cliffs Avoid drinking in remote areas Refuse to ride in a vehicle with an intoxicated driver Don’t operate machinery after drinking Have an exit plan before attending a party or event Let a nondrinker know where you will be Don’t play sports after drinking OtherOther Social Situations Be prepared to refuse assertively when pressured to drink more than you want Use the “Buddy System” to watch out for each other and get home safely Keep in mind that choosing not to drink is always a legitimate choice Be aware of the legal risks of underage drinking Don’t let others mix you a drink Be aware of university policies about alcohol Take appropriate action if a friend is ill or passes out Practice ways to be comfortable in social situations without drinking Spend more time with friends who don’t drink heavily Be aware that individuals under the influence cannot consent to sex OtherOther This section of this document, including your name, will be available to your referring agency if requested. This document is a commitment or agreement to future behaviors related to alcohol and controlled substances. This document does not reflect any admission or denial of any prior action. Explain three (3) ways that you commit to reducing alcohol-related risk for yourself: * Additionally describe at least two (2) ways you can commit to reducing alcohol-related risk in your community: (What can you do to reduce risk in your community?) * Signature * /s/ please sign with your full name Date * Submit
