REAL STUDENTS, REAL LIFE, THE REAL UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO Office of Health Promotion

Overview  High-Risk Drinking  Definition  Scope of the Problem  Signs & Symptoms of Abuse  Medical Amnesty Policy  Sexual Assault Prevention  New Tobacco Policy  Resources

High-Risk Drinking * 5 or more drinks in one sitting for men Periodic excessive drinking characterized as: * 4 or more drinks in one sitting for women

UT High-Risk Drinking Rates Longitudinal Data Percentage UT ATOD Spring 2010 Survey Year

How Does UT Compare to Other Schools? American College Health Association – Task Force on National Health Objectives. Healthy Campus UT ATOD 2010 Spring Survey Percentage

Alcohol Is The Most Commonly Used Substance Among UT Students Substance Percentage UT ATOD Spring 2010 Survey

Drinking Trend  A minority of the students consume the majority of all the alcohol.  These students not only get drunk, they get drunk often and are called:  frequent high-risk drinkers 67% of UT Students use alcohol responsibly if they use it all.

Consequences for Drinkers “Non- “Frequent Frequent” High-Risk” Did something they regretted 18% 62% Got behind in schoolwork 10% 46% Got hurt or injured 4% 27% Had unprotected sex 4% 20% Damaged property 2% 23% Got into trouble with police 1% 13%

Grades & Alcohol Use Note: ¼ of all college student drop-outs are alcohol related

Signs & Symptoms  Skipping class  Poor academic performance  Increased irritability  Break in communication  Oversleeping  Physical injuries  Violent behavior  Emotional difficulty

Drinking Trend  More students are choosing to abstain from drinking alcohol.  Most students have 0 to 4 drinks when they party.

Not Everybody Drinks! If you don’t drink you are not alone! 9,000 UT students choose not to drink alcohol

How can you reduce stress?  Social support  Get enough rest  Avoid/minimize caffeine and alcohol intake  Play (recreation)  Plan  Manage your time

What is There To Do?  Campus Activities & Programming:  Upcoming Events Calendar  Events posted on Facebook  Student Organizations & Clubs  Recreation Center  Concerts/Dances  Athletic Events  Movie Nights  Planetarium  Study

Job Opportunities  Office of Career Services - Student Union 1532  Career and major exploration Rocket jobs: Log in and search for jobs and internships  Job-Fairs hosted by various colleges  Work-study opportunities for eligible students  Local businesses are hiring

Laws are Strictly Enforced Enforcing: Underage Drinking Laws Fake ID Laws Drinking & Driving Laws

 What is Medical Amnesty?  Medical Amnesty is a p olicy that encourages students to call UTPD at x2600 ( ) or in case of alcohol or other drug related emergencies  Policy vs. Law  14 students asked for and received Medical Amnesty in the 2010/2011 academic year, 0 were arrested Medical Amnesty

Parents: You’re Not Done Yet!  The first 6 weeks of college are critical to a first year student’s academic success.  Parents stay involved:  Have honest and open communication  Call your son or daughter frequently  Ask about roommates and living situations  Discuss how alcohol use may be impacting the college experience  Learn more about prevention  Please read brochure

Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program Programming and special events on preventing:  Sexual assault  Relationship abuse  Stalking  Sexual harassment

Services and Support for Survivors  Information about options  Help through medical, legal, & campus systems  Academic assistance  Referrals to counseling & other resources  Information for friends and family Student Union, Office of Health Promotion

CONSENT: Beyond No Means No  If you choose to be sexually active, it is your responsibility to assure your partner is consenting.  Consent is: Willing, sober, clearly communicated, and specific to each sexual activity.  Silence does not equal consent.  Everyone has the right to refuse or stop sexual activity at any point.

Make a UTURN: UT united for respect & nonviolence It’s your turn.

New Tobacco Policy Effective August 2011: Tobacco will only be permitted in a few select areas on UT Campuses.

1. DNW and MacKinnon Hall; chosen for the safety of resident students at night. 2. Outside Stranahan Hall; chosen for the safety of students using the 24 hour computer lab at night. 3. Between the Student Union and Carlson Library; chosen for the safety of students studying at night. 4. Between I-House and A-House; chosen for the safety of resident students at night. 5. Between The Crossing s and Ottawa House; chosen for the safety of resident students at night. 6. Among McComas Village, Parks Tower and Carter Hall; chosen for the safety of resident students at night. 7. Nitschke Hall; chosen for the safety of students at night. Final Map

Why a More Restrictive Tobacco Policy?  20% of UT students smoke  Healthy Campus goal is ≤10%  1 in 10 college students will die prematurely from tobacco use  As of October 2011, 252 colleges and universities have enacted tobacco-free policies and an additional 639 have achieved smoke- free policies

Tobacco Cessation at UT  UT Tobacco Free Program  Program Choices: Group, 1 on 1, Phonetic (through AETNA Student Health Insurance) or Online  Cost: Free for students, staff and faculty  NRT: Contact Main Campus Pharmacy at for current cost information  For more information please contact: Alexis Blavos, M.Ed., CHES Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention

Resources  Main Campus Medical Center    Counseling Center    Office of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention    Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program  

Summary  High-risk drinking is highly correlated to unsafe health behaviors & poor academic performance.  Please make safe and responsible choices.  UT wants every student to be happy, healthy and to graduate.

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