CADEC Peer Educator Team Fall 2016
Trisha Seastrom, CADC II LAADC – Program Director Licensed Advanced Drug & Alcohol Counselor Sadie LaBriere, MSW – BASICS Facilitator Meet our delightful staff!! Kelsey Harrington, MEd – Prevention Coordinator
Parent trivia time!!! What is it really like out there?
College Drinking: What you need to know Annual Data: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism – National Institutes of Health 90% of freshmen reported drinking at least once in the past year
College Drinking: What you need to know Annual Data: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism – National Institutes of Health 1,825 Number of college students between the ages of 18 and 24 who die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor-vehicle crashes.
College Drinking: What you need to know Number of students between the ages of 18 and 24 are assaulted by another student who has been drinking. Annual Data: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism – National Institutes of Health 696,000
College Drinking: What you need to know Number of students who develop an alcohol-related health problem Annual Data: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism – National Institutes of Health 150,000
College Drinking: What you need to know Percentage of college students who report academic consequences from their drinking Annual Data: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism – National Institutes of Health 25%
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What is the good news????
Science Shows that Parents Matter! Robert Turrisi, Ph.D. - Pennsylvania State University: Biobehavioral Health & Prevention Research Parent – Teen Partnership Conversations about alcohol with your child this summer, before they come to college, can help them drink less and be more successful overall, especially if you continue to monitor and stay in communication
The First 6 – 8 Weeks Communicate frequently and be supportive Ask questions about social experiences and peers Follow up on expectations Reinforce protective factors/behaviors Discourage signs of problem behaviors Don't block communication
Campus Alcohol and Education Center (CADEC) CADEC is committed to providing evidence-based educational programs and services that raise campus awareness about alcohol and drug misuse. We strive to engage, enable, and empower students to make responsible and healthy choices, especially in areas where substance misuse is a concern.
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