Washtenaw Alcohol Reduction Project

Stay in the Blue

“Stay in the Blue” means keeping your blood alcohol content (BAC) at .06 or below. A campaign created by Michigan students applicable to everyone!

Celebrate U-M games by wearing maize and Staying in the Blue. Remember all the good plays and fun times! If you drink:

• Eat before
• Pace yourself
• Avoid shots

Expect Respect: GIVE it and GET it. Behave with integrity and consideration for others:

• Stay in the Blue so you don’t need a “babysitter.”
• Step in if you see something wrong, like a friend hitting on someone who’s wasted.
• Talk to your friend if you think he or she is drinking too much. Want some tips? See Helping a Friend.
• Know the signs of an Alcohol Emergency and know what to do.

Stay in the Blue Tips (PDF) from Michigan students

Desmond Howard is the Man!

TIPS training will be offered various times throughout the year. Please check back frequently for updates on training opportunities!

To register call 810-225-9550 or e-mail peter@kbamichigan.com

WARP Overview

The Washtenaw Alcohol Reduction Project [WARP] seeks to reduce the incidence of underage drinking in western Washtenaw County and adult binge drinking throughout the county. Western Washtenaw County was identified as a priority geographic area based on the presence of several community-level attributes and environmental factors that facilitate underage drinking. Using evidence-based interventions, WARP directly targets the rural communities of Chelsea, Dexter, and Manchester to achieve changes in the public policies and in the practices of major community institutions to effectively limit the accessibility of alcohol to teens. This, in turn, directly reduces teen drinking and communicates a clear social norm that underage drinking is inappropriate and unacceptable.

WARP has begun an intensive awareness campaign for all Washtenaw County residents. The campaign’s objective is to increase awareness of binge drinking/problem drinking in order to reduce the rates of adult binge drinking and the related consequences.

This programs is made possible through funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse & Addiction Services and the Washtenaw Community Health Organization.

If you are interested in becoming a part of WARP or would like to join your local coalition please send an e-mail to info@kbamichigan.com or call 810.225.9550.