1. WAIT

2. 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.

3. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR GOOD TIME!

4. LIFE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS

5. Staying Healthy in College

6. Resources for you • Campus Safety: (727) 864 - 8260 • Outreach Services: (727) 864- 8407 • Counseling Services: (727) 864- 8248 • A counselor is on call 24/7 and can be reached through Campus Safety. • Video Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7IK711hF9c

7. Staying Healthy in College

8. Stress Management Practice Exercise: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXg7SKUG000&feature=related

9. Making Good Choices

11. The Facts • Each Year College Drinking Causes: 1,700 student deaths 600,000 unintentional injuries 700,000 assaults 97,000 sexual assaults/acquaintance rapes www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov

12. Monika’s Story

13. I could not even breathe on my own • I was on life support for 7 days.

14. My little brother sat by my side until I woke up.

15. After my lung collapsed

16. This is what my mom had to see everyday

17. 2 weeks later when I was discharged from the hospital I had a bad lung and pneumonia.

18. 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

19. 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