Pregame with Protein
Eating before drinking can help slow down this process in your body.
What is alcohol absorption?
This Gold Code rule reminds students not to consume a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time.
What is Pace, Don’t Race?
Gold Code encourages students to do this when going out instead of separating from their friends.
What is stay together as a group?
Someone says, “If you're going to a party, you have to drink or there's no point in going.” What gold code category challenges that idea?
What is Sober Is Safest?
UMD's mascot is this animal.
What is a terrapin?
Gold Code recommends eating a meal high in this nutrient before drinking.
What is protein?
This is something you should pay attention to because what looks like one drink may actually contain much more alcohol.
What is the standard drink size?
You notice someone at a party who is extremely intoxicated, but they aren't part of your friend group. Gold Code encourages you to do this rather than assume someone else will handle it.
What is step in and get them help?
This fraction of Terps choose not to drink alcohol at all.
What is 1 in 4?
This country won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 1–0 in the final.
What is Spain?
True or false: Eating before drinking can completely prevent you from becoming intoxicated.
What is false
Chugging, drinking games, and taking several shots quickly all increase the risk of this serious condition.
What is alcohol poisoning?
These three UMD resources are specifically mentioned by Gold Code as options students can use to help get around safely.
What are UM Shuttle, Nite Ride, and UMPD’s 24-hour escort service?
Your friend declines a drink three times, but someone keeps saying, “Come on, just one.” This is what the group should do instead.
What is respect their decision and stop pressuring them?
In February 2026, she made history at the Grammy Awards when she won the Best Country Album, pushing her lifetime total to a record-breaking 35 wins.
Who is Beyoncé?
Two people drink the same amount of alcohol at the same pace, but only one ate a full meal beforehand. This person is more likely to feel the effects of alcohol faster.
Who is the person who drank on an empty stomach?
Your friend wants to take several shots back-to-back because everyone is leaving for a party soon. This would be a safer choice instead.
What is slowing down and spacing out their drinks?
This UMD policy typically protects students from disciplinary action when they call for medical help for someone who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
What is the Responsible Action policy?
According to Gold Code, this choice completely avoids the risks that come from alcohol use.
What is choosing not to drink?
This Disney Channel series was about a teenager secretly living a double life as a pop star.
What is Hannah Montana?