1. Pitfalls of Studying in the US ISD 200: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEVELOPMENT WEEK 8 Ryan Packard

2. Agenda  Substance abuse in colleges  Interpersonal violence  Activity – What would you do if…?  Resources for help  Assignment 8

3. What is Substance Abuse?

4. College party gone wild wrong!! Police Probe College Party Gone Wrong – CBS report Click here for YouTube Video

5. College is supposed to be the time of your life.

6. Beginnings

7. Academic pressure

8. Partying

9. Peer pressure

10. Generally speaking, What causes substance abuse?  Research shows that having a family history of substance abuse makes a person more at risk for alcohol and drub abuse.  Also, individuals who have been victims of child abuse or who have been raised in poverty are more at risk.  When people, children, and teens especially, begin to have friends who use drugs or accept drug use as the “norm”, they are more likely to develop substance abuse issues themselves.

11. What causes substance abuse? more in regards to international students Culture shock!! Peer Pressure Depression Perfectionism

12. Some General Symptoms of Substance Abuse  Loss of interest in activities  Suicidal thoughts or threats  Forgetfulness  Decline in grade or work performance  Increased risk taking  Depression

13. On depression: College Students Speak Up Click here for YouTube video

14. Interpersonal Violence Could this happen to you? Click here for YouTube video

15. Activity – What would you do if…? Break into Groups of 3-4!! At least one member of the group should be from a different culture than your own.

16. Some Resources  NSCC Counseling Center https://northseattle.edu/services/counseling or (206) 527-3676  The King County Crisis Clinic provides a confidential 24-hour crisis line at (206) 461-3222 Or visit their website at http://www.crisisclinic.org/  Asian Counseling and Referral  7cupsoftea.com – anonymous online counseling  http://www.acrs.org/  International Programs (206) 527-3672  Police, fire, medical emergency 911  LET JOHN KNOW if you would like a copy of this presentation.

17. Class Party, August 21st! Attendance is mandatory!! You will complete an evaluation of the class. You must have fun!! There will be food and drink.

18. Assignment 8 Due Aug.20  Interpersonal violence and/or substance abuse: In regards to interpersonal violence, unwanted pregnancy, severe psychological problems such as suicide, depression, or substance abuse, how would you help a friend in any one of these difficult situations?