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DITSU Alcohol Policy – 14th April 2016 DIT Students’ Union must make a concerted effort at all times to provide awareness to its members, of the relevant dangers of excessive alcohol consumption. Abuse of alcohol has become endemic in Irish society, and third level students can be at risk of its potential damaging and long-lasting effects. Alcohol consumption can be a large part of student life, is often used for social interaction and a healthy balance must be achieved. DIT Students' Union adheres to the guidelines in the National Alcohol policy (1996) as amended. The DIT Students’ Union shall run awareness campaigns, on both the immediate and long term effects of alcohol abuse on physical and mental health due to alcohol consumption. Our awareness campaigns shall include: binge drinking, over consumption, spiking, peer pressure, finance and any other issues arising in this area. Aims and objectives of DIT Students’ Union Alcohol Policy DIT Students’ Union acknowledges that students reserve the right to drink or not drink alcoholic beverages due to a number of reasons; including religious, cultural or social. DIT Students’ Union will also support safe drinking habits; the promotion of alternatives to alcohol; skills to avoid social pressures and highlight adverse effects of excessive alcohol consumption. DIT Students’ Union will also strive to provide support and/or guidance where possible to students who may be suffering from the effects of alcohol consumption, or the adverse effects caused to them by other users of alcohol. DIT Students' Union alcohol policy applies equally to all students without discrimination as per article 2.6 of the DITSU Constitution. Clarification of Roles The Vice President(s) for Education and Welfare, and the appropriate staff shall be responsible for the campaign, highlighting the aspects mentioned in the introduction above. The Vice President for Events shall maintain the considerations of the office(s) of VP Education and Welfare to maintain the student’s welfare at all times. In an effort to do so, he/she will provide offers on non-alcoholic beverages at DITSU events alongside the alcoholic beverages. Controls with respect to advertising, promotions and sponsorship 1. All forms of advertising must be in compliance with the DITSU Alcohol Policy and DITSU Poster Policy. This includes online, on site and on the DITSU App. 2. All advertising must contain the following phrase: “DIT Students’ Union encourages the responsible consumption of alcohol.” 3. Alcohol advertising and promotions on campus are limited to the advertising of brand names of beer, stout, spirits or the name of the manufacturers although they should not be the main focus of on site and online posters and the DITSU App advertisements. 4. Promotions of cocktails and happy hours should be avoided, along with the sale of alcohol below cost price. 5. A voucher system is to be used to ensure that no more than two free alcoholic beverages are made available to students at various ceremonies. Vouchers are numbered, dated and of limited availability. 6. In the negotiation or planning of events that involve the consumption of alcohol, the event organiser must acquire the assurance of the proprietor that they will adhere to the National Alcohol Policy and state law in consumption of alcohol on their premises. 7. This policy should be made available to all students through our website, ditsu.ie. Note: The Students’ Union common areas are an alcohol free social zone, and DIT Students’ Union have a zero tolerance level on this matter. We encourage our students to ensure this is the case and to report all incidents to their local Students’ Union office.