UT SHIFT

UT SHIFT SHIFT is not another acronym. It is a bold call to action! Join the conversation on how to 'shift' the culture of substance use on college campuses.

06/01/2026

Going to orientation? SHIFT Makers will be serving free zero proof, or alcohol-free, cocktails at the Union from 9-11pm! We’ll see you there. 🤘
 
Drink list:
-The Longhorn: mango, lime, tajin, zero proof tequila alternative 🥭
-Rosemary Ginger Mule: ginger beer and syrup, lime, rosemary 🍋‍🟩
-Wildflower Spritz: lemon lavender and blackberry syrups, club soda, gin alternative 🪻

Person holding an orange colored zero-proof cocktail with a lime wedge, a pink sparkling zero-proof cocktail garnished with a sprig of lavender, and a clear sparkling zero-proof cocktail garnished with rosemary.

04/30/2026

This 40 for Forty, we’re raising money for the SHIFT Event Fund to help more student organizations and groups—especially those with limited financial resources—host social events with our SHIFT Makers! Your support will provide the ingredients, tools and resources needed to create social spaces where UT students can connect and thrive. Click the link in our bio to contribute today!

04/28/2026

Know your pour, Longhorns! If you choose to drink, knowing standard-size drinks—1.5 oz shot, 5 oz wine, and 12 oz beer— can help you pace yourself and track how much alcohol you have. How are YOUR pour skills?

04/27/2026

Caffeine affects people differently! If you drink caffeinated beverages, limit your intake to 400 mg/day, know what and how much you’re consuming, pay attention to how caffeine affects you, and support your energy with a balanced approach. Watch to learn how!

Caffeine affects people differently! If you drink caffeinated beverages, limit your intake to 400 mg/day, know what and ...
04/27/2026

Caffeine affects people differently! If you drink caffeinated beverages, limit your intake to 400 mg/day, know what and how much you’re consuming, pay attention to how caffeine affects you, and support your energy with a balanced approach. Swipe to learn how!

04/17/2026

Not everything sold at a gas station or online is safe or effective. Tianeptine, or “gas station heroin,” is marketed for cognitive and mental health support but is not FDA‑approved. It can act like an opioid, with risks of dependence, withdrawal, and overdose.

If you need mental health support, check out the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)

A student talks at the camera with a green screen background of a gas station, tianeptine products, a journal article, and the Counseling and Mental Health Center webpage.

04/15/2026

Choosing sobriety is an empowered decision, whether you are in recovery, in hopes of recovery, or doing what feels best for you. The Center for Students in Recovery supports students through that choice with a welcoming space, community, and resources. Visit them at and WCP 2.112 to see what they offer!

04/08/2026

Recognize these buildings on campus? They’re all places you can get lifesaving Narcan for free!

Gregory Gym, Front Desk
First Year Experience (Jester Center), JES A115
William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center, Hospitality Desk
Center for Students in Recovery, WCP 2.112
PCL Library, Security Desk
Longhorn Wellness Center, SSB 1.106
College of Pharmacy, Learning Resource Center (PHR 3.114)
Gearing Hall, GEA 37
Whitaker Sports Complex, Front Desk

For a list of open and emergency distribution Narcan sites, please visit the link in our bio 🤘

04/02/2026

Sports betting means wagering money on outcomes, prop bets, or daily fantasy sports. Research shows high-risk betting can harm class attendance, study time, finances, and relationships. To learn more, click the link in our bio and for information about sports betting research at UT, email [email protected] or head to our bio.

If you or someone you know is showing high-risk signs, there’s help:
- National Problem Gambling Helpline: Call or text (800GAM) 1-800-MY-RESET
- Counseling and Mental Health Center: healthyhorns.utexas.edu/cmhc/

Disclaimer: Traditional online sports betting is illegal in Texas; however, Daily Fantasy Sports and prediction markets can operate in the state.

03/25/2026

Fentanyl and nitazenes are synthetic opioids that can be hidden in counterfeit pills and increase the risk of overdose. Nitazenes can be even more potent and unpredictable.

Carry Narcan (naloxone), don’t use alone, and if someone may be overdosing: call 911, give Narcan (multiple doeses if needed), and stay with them.

Follow for harm reduction info + resources & come to our Operation Naloxone Trainings!

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