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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.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GOOD TIME!
LIFE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS
Staying Healthy in College
Resources for you Campus Safety: (727) Outreach Services: (727) Counseling Services: (727) A counselor is on call 24/7 and can be reached through Campus Safety. Video Clip:
Staying Healthy in College
Stress Management Practice Exercise:
Making Good Choices
The Facts Each Year College Drinking Causes: 1,700 student deaths 600,000 unintentional injuries 700,000 assaults 97,000 sexual assaults/acquaintance rapes
Monika’s Story
I could not even breathe on my own I was on life support for 7 days. I was on life support for 7 days.
My little brother sat by my side until I woke up.
After my lung collapsed
This is what my mom had to see everyday
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