That guy doesn’t know the Law
For many university students, understanding alcohol laws is like
understanding a language from another planet. You may have
heard a lot of stories and half-truths. Here are the facts about
serving, selling, transporting, possessing and consuming alcohol.
What is the legal drinking age in Ontario?
Student Health Services- ED
Ext.3260
You must be 19 years of age to consume alcohol in Ontario. If you consume alcohol and are underage, the U of W
Campus Police can sanction you under the University's bylaws, or charge you with a Provincial Offense which is a fine
and/or Provincial Court summons.
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Can I take my drink outside of the university's pub?
Psychological Services
Alcohol is not permitted to be removed from a licensed
premise. If you take your drink outside of the pub, the
Campus Police can sanction you under the University's bylaws, or charge you with a Provincial Offense. You are also
not allowed to have any open alcohol on campus with the
exception of designated areas in Residence buildings.
Ext. 7012
Ext. 4616
Teen Health Centre
(519) 253-8481
Campus Alcohol Education
What is public intoxication?
Anyone who is drunk in public and causes a disturbance,
indecent exhibition, loiters, etc., can be sanctioned under
the University's bylaws, or can be charged with a Provincial
Offense by the Campus Police
I have been drinking and a Campus Police officer
approaches me, what should I do?
The officer may ask your name, address, what you are doing or
where you are going. In some cases, they may ask for identification. It is advisable to be polite and cooperate with the officer.
Refusing to answer questions or being evasive may cause the
Ext. 2409
These resources are on campus
for you to take advantage of .
Get Involved! Volunteer with the University of Windsor’s
Student Alcohol Awareness Group, in charge of campuswide initiatives to the University Community. Getting the
info out about alcohol use on campus!
Dial Extension 2409 and ask for the Student Alcohol
Education Coordinator.
officer to become more suspicious and to investigate more
thoroughly.
Do not take offence to an officer asking questions– they are doing
their jobs, preventing crime for you and the rest of the community. Keep your hands where the officer can see them and put
things down that you may be holding in your hands when the officer asks you. Stay put and stay calm- never walk or run away from
an officer. Attempting to leave will make the officer more suspicious and can escalate the situation.
The university’s alcohol policy can be
found on-line under Policies at
www.uwindsor.ca/senate
Prepared by the University of Windsor Campus Alcohol
Policy Committee.
ALCOHOL USE and YOU
Get the Facts
Most people on campus are not
drinking regularly. Most residence
students report that they usually drink
1-3 times a month.
Campus life presents you with many
new choices, new friends and new
risks. We want you to have fun but
most importantly we want you be safe
on campus.
Alcohol use is a great temptation for
many students but many can be unaware of the risks associated with this
substance. Be wise when deciding to
drink- know what a drink is and how
it affects you. Be smart, be safe and
most importantly, don’t be that guy
or that girl who puts themselves or
others at risk.
That Guy ignores alcohol safety tips
Moderation: I know it's hard to believe, but you don't
need to get plastered every time you drink. There is
such a thing as social drinking. Going out for just a
couple so you can function the next day with no regrets us perfectly all right.
Measure: If you're drinking liquor, always measure
your drinks. If you're free pouring, you're not doing
yourself any favours and you can't keep track of how
much you're drinking.
Space your drinks out. If you're out for 4 hours, you
don't have to have a drink every second. Try having
a glass of water between each drink. It keeps you
hydrated and you spend a lot less cash.
Don't drink too fast. The faster you drink, the faster
you get drunk and putting yourself at risk for problems. This means no drinking games. Games like Century Club, caps and beer pong can be very dangerous. Besides, it's against residence policy.
Eat: There are many things that can affect how alcohol affects you. One of these things is food. If you're
going out partying make sure you eat ahead of time;
and not just chips from the Mini-Mart, actually have a
meal. Head over to Vanier, Harvey's, McDonald's or
Sam's and get something in your system. Having food
in your stomach will slow the absorption of alcohol
into your system; and you'll feel better the next day.
The Term “binge drinking” is
defined as 5 drinks in one sitting
for males, and 3 for females.
Have fun but make smart choices.
Bet you didn’t know that.
That Girl can’t define a drink
Contrary to popular belief a "drink" doesn't
equal a Big Gulp cup with half a mickey in it and
topped up with some coke for colour. So when
we talk about 5 drinks being considered dangerous or binge drinking we're talking about exact
measurements. So here's the breakdown:
A "drink" is:
12 oz (341 ml) of 5% beer (Blue, Canadian,
Keith's)
1.5 oz (43 ml) of 40% liquor (rye, vodka, rum)
5 oz (142 ml) of 12% wine (most wines are
around this)
So, depending on what you're drinking you could
be drinking more or less than a standard "drink".
Draft pint (20 oz) = 1.5 drinks
Draft pitcher (60 oz) = 4.5 drinks
But, light beer (4%) has less alcohol than a regular beer a light beer = 0.8 of a standard drink.
Keep in mind that higher alcohol beer (maximum
ice, XXX) have up to 7% alcohol, which equals
1.25 drinks.
Many coolers contain more than 5% alcohol, with
some as high as 7%. They've become very popular lately and can be very dangerous because
they go down easy and you can't taste the alcohol.
Large volume containers (which aren't allowed in
residence) contain more alcohol, and are often
drunk quicker than a smaller beer.
16 oz Tall Boy (5%) = 1.3 drinks
24 oz Tall Boy (5%) = 2 drinks
40 oz Bottle (5%) = 3.3 drinks
40 oz Bottle (8%) = 5.6 drinks