1. Memorable: For All the Right Reasons!
Safer Partying…
Memorable: For All the Right Reasons!

2. Myths & Facts

3. Video For The Record Resource around safer partying
Filmed by students – for students

4. Video Debriefing Filmmaker, Jay Prychidny
Based on real life situation (but no it wasn’t
an actual party in the video)
Characters:
Julia (tried to beat her tequila record)
Tim (annoying clown)
Daniel (the help)
Jess (Julia’s girlfriend)
Jay (behind the camera)
Peter (party host)

5. Small Group Discussions
Alcohol overdose (A)
Sexual decision making (B)
Mixing alcohol & other drugs (C)
Reducing risks (D)
Identify Recorder / Reporter for each group

6. Alcohol Overdose
Can take 90 minutes after you stop drinking before highest level of intoxication – Really drunk before you actually know it!
Women more susceptible than men – but guys aren’t off the hook either!
The biggie: Choking to death on your own vomit

7. Signs of Alcohol Overdose
Symptoms of alcohol poisoning:
Vomiting
Passed out
Difficult to awaken
Slow, shallow breathing
Confusion
Seizures
Slow breathing (less than eight breaths a minute)
Irregular breathing (a gap of more than 10 seconds between breaths)
Blue-tinged skin or pale skin
Low body temperature (hypothermia)
What to do?
Stay with the person
Put in recovery position
Help for help

8. Recovery Position

9. Sexual Decision Making
Alcohol most common drug used in acts of sexual violence/assaults
You can’t consent when you’re drunk
Judgment and behavior impacted by alcohol/other drugs
Alcohol may increase risk of unwanted sexual activity – You did WHAT with WHO?
What about condom use and safer sex?
Difficult to communicate limits
Regrets – Oh God!

10. Mixing Alcohol & Other Drugs
Alcohol and other drugs can intensify effects of one another
Marijuana – increase sedation (what a party killer)
Cocaine – increase blood pressure/heart attack and stroke risk (not so good!)
Sedatives – Severe drowsiness/depressed heart rate/pulmonary functions (definitely not so good!)
Opiates – sedation (risk of overdose)
Ecstasy – Russian Roulette

11. Reducing Risks Choose to not use – you’re not alone!
Respect other’s choices – don’t pressure others
Don’t feel pressured
Slow your drinking – one per hour
Alternate with water and/or pop
Eat food – slow absorption
Set a certain number/point (yes really!)
Avoid shots/chugging/drinking games
Don’t mix alcohol and other drugs
Avoid driving (it really ain’t worth it)
Have a buddy and/or safety system
Designate a ‘sober’ partier
– volunteer yourself!

12. Impaired Driving http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPBCXLkWuD8
Traffic crashes largest cause of death for ages 15-24
4 Canadians killed every day – 267 injured each yr
(40% between 15 – 25 y/o)
Do not drive after ANY drinking or drug use
Do not get in/on any motorized vehicle with someone who has been drinking or using drugs
Zero BAC for novice drivers with stiff penalties – Did you know?
Drug Impaired Driving – yes they can determine that too now…
What are the alternatives?

13. Questions….
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