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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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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.
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
Stress Management Practice Exercise: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXg7SKUG000&feature=related
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
I could not even breathe on my own • I was on life support for 7 days.
My little brother sat by my side until I woke up.
2 weeks later when I was discharged from the hospital I had a bad lung and pneumonia.
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
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