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WAIT. Today’s Program. Finding your place in the community Adjusting to life in the residence halls Staying healthy in college Making responsible choices about alcohol and other drugs Knowing how and when to get help for yourself or a friend. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GOOD TIME!.

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  1. WAIT

  2. Today’s Program • Finding your place in the community • Adjusting to life in the residence halls • Staying healthy in college • Making responsible choices about alcohol and other drugs • Knowing how and when to get help for yourself or a friend.

  3. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GOOD TIME!

  4. LIFE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

  5. Staying Healthy in College

  6. Resources for you • Campus Safety: (727) 864 - 8260 • Outreach Services: (727) 864- 8407 • Counseling Services: (727) 864- 8248 • A counselor is on call 24/7 and can be reached through Campus Safety. • Video Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7IK711hF9c

  7. Staying Healthy in College

  8. Stress Management Practice Exercise: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXg7SKUG000&feature=related

  9. Making Good Choices

  10. The Facts • Each Year College Drinking Causes: 1,700 student deaths 600,000 unintentional injuries 700,000 assaults 97,000 sexual assaults/acquaintance rapes www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov

  11. Monika’s Story

  12. I could not even breathe on my own • I was on life support for 7 days.

  13. My little brother sat by my side until I woke up.

  14. After my lung collapsed

  15. This is what my mom had to see everyday

  16. 2 weeks later when I was discharged from the hospital I had a bad lung and pneumonia.

  17. Most Eckerd Students Who Drink, Drink Responsibly • 85% of Eckerd students use a designated driver • 80% eat before and/or during drinking • 63% keep track of how many drinks they are having

  18. PROTECTIVE FACTORS • Use a designated driver • Eat before and during drinking • Alternate non-alcoholic with alcoholic drinks • Determine, in advance, not to exceed a set number of drinks • Keep track of how many drinks you have • Avoid drinking games • Have a friend let you know when you have had enough

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