- According to a 2009 UNH student survey, 20% of students do not drink alcohol at all monthly and 31% do not drink weekly. This amounts to over 4,000 students who do not drink in a given week. - There are many reasons why students choose not to drink, including health reasons, religious beliefs, or previous bad experiences. Not drinking does not mean a student cannot have a fun social life or make friends. - For students who do not drink, it is important to be consistent, plan sober activities, get involved in campus groups, and find supportive friends. With options for activities, events, recreation, and support services, students can easily have fun at UNH without alcohol.

2. 31% of UNH students do not use alcohol on a weekly basis. For a campus of 12,000 students, that is over 4,000 students who are not drinking during any given week. Which is like filling Stoke Hall 6 times.

4. Whether or not you choose to not drink at all, or are selective about where and when you drink: You can be substance free at UNH

6. I won’t make/keep any friends.

7. People will pressure me to drink.None of these are true, thousands of UNH students don’t drink, or “party” and still have a fun and active social life.

8. Why Not Drink? To stay out of trouble To stay safe To stay in control For religious/moral reasons Previous bad experiences Health reasons Medication Interactions Family history of Alcoholism Whatever your reasons, you make the choice! If it’s good for you, it is the right reason.

12. If you are going to a party, bring your own drinks.

16. Take a class at Campus Recreation (http://campusrec.unh.edu)

17. Join Peer Education (www.unh.edu/health-services)

18. Check out great events at the MUB (www.unhmub.com)

21. Cook or have dinner with your friends.

22. Go shopping.

23. Go dancing.

24. Watch your favorite TV show.

25. Take some time for you.

26. Go for a walk.

27. Go to a movie with a friend.

28. Play a game.