Many college students are going off to spring break starting this weekend. I would like to highlight some safety tips that help you have a memorable spring break without a disaster, broken ankle or arm or conclusion as the memorabilia you return with from this vacation.
The number one conclusion for disaster during spring break is the use of Alcohol.
According to the Center for Disease Control 90% of alcohol consumed by the under 21 years of age group are binge drinkers. Meaning they over consume to the point of getting stupid just because they can. Spring Break vacations seem to be the most active time for this behavior. Binge drinking causes alcohol poisoning, unintended pregnancies, Sexually transmitted diseases, firearm injuries, sexual assaults, car crashes, drowning, just to name a few hazards that follow excessive binge drinking. Now if you are not aware of what constitutes binge drinking let me inform you that most local authorities will consider that anything over 4 drinks of beer in one evening will get you arrested if you are operating a vehicle after said consumption and your license will be taken away form you for about a year. If you should crash into someone and hurt them could mean jail time as well. So you think long and hard while sipping on that beer number 4. Take your time now! Don’t forget to be aware of what you drink and who serves it to you. We have all heard stories about date drugs and slipping drugs into drinks. Don’t be foolish and think it won’t or can’t happen to you.
Stay with the ones you go with.

Never ever leave on your own with someone you just met during spring break. Watch out for each other as you are partying. Especially if you are travelling to a strange city for vacation with friends, remember “All for One and One for All” rule. And this goes for young men and women. No exceptions to this rule.
Respect others’ property and take care of your own.
Remember to protect your passport and other personal belongings like credit cards, cameras etc.. Michael Korrs bags by leaving them in a safe at the hotel. Carry only a one credit card and an old purse with your makeup in it, mirror, perhaps, mace if you have a license for it. Find a clever place on your body for the one credit card and perhaps driver’s license on your body for ID. When at a hotel or bar don’t get stupid and bullish and break furniture in either place. Treat others property as you would want your own apartment treated. Avoid horse playing or wrestling while on other people’s property, like hotel rooms. They are not play pins or wrestling rinks. These kinds of show off activities mixed with alcohol use leads to scenarios that are highly prone to the destruction of property.
Sun Bathing.
Please, please people of all skin coloring should use sun block lotions. You have been indoors for several months now. Your skin is very sensitive to over exposure to the sun which will result in painful sunburns. Drink plenty of water! Let me suggest at least three bottles whether you think you need it or not. To drink water in between beers will help you keep your senses about you. Sun and Sand and Salt water will dehydrate you quickly. If you feel light headed or vision gets blurred while in the sun chances are you are dehydrated. Go to a shaded area and drink a couple of glasses or bottle of water immediately. Stay calm, breath through most anxieties during your vacation and have fun!
By Yovette Mumford

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