As part of the sixth annual , the CU-Boulder community is being encouraged to take a pledge to forego all alcohol use for 96 hours from Sept. 25-29.
Starting at noon on Thursday, Sept. 25 and lasting until noon on Monday, Sept. 29, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), along with a number of other campus organizations, will challenge the campus community to live free from substance use for the duration of the Live Free Weekend.
The weekend challenge begins with听a free lunch on Thursday, Sept. 25, in the UMC Fountain Area. People taking the pledge will receive the lunch and have the opportunity to meet others who are participating in the weekend sobriety challenge.听There are several free events throughout the weekend for those taking the pledge, including a safe sex education talk, yoga classes, tango dancing, fitness training, hiking, community volunteer projects, among others. 听
鈥淭he Live Free Weekend gives the university community a chance to step back and consider what can otherwise go unchecked," said Matthew Tomatz, counselor and substance abuse coordinator with CAPS. "It says a lot that so many students are willing to challenge themselves in this way and assess their use of drugs and alcohol.鈥�
Participants can accept the challenge of no drinking and no recreational drug use for 96 hours, or they can participate by signing the binge-free agreement; electing not to binge drink while abstaining from recreational drug use.
鈥淭his is a very exciting year, many student groups and university departments are getting involved, and there is a lot of positive energy about the Live Free Weekend,鈥� Tomatz said. "It is wonderful that the Live Free Weekend has gained momentum and is now a known and expected event at CU. This challenge is also important because it recognizes those who live a sober lifestyle 鈥� a group that CU is working hard to support." 听said Tomatz.
The Live Free Weekend is part of a comprehensive initiative intended to address drug and alcohol use within the campus community. There are many resources available to support students who would like to seek help with issues of substance abuse. For a complete list of campus resources,
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