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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.

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Real students, real life, the real University of Toledo

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  1. Real students, real life, the real University of Toledo Office of Health Promotion

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

  3. 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

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

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

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

  7. 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.

  8. Consequences for Drinkers “Non- “Frequent Frequent” High-Risk” Did something they regretted18%62% Got behind in schoolwork10%46% Got hurt or injured4%27% Had unprotected sex4%20% Damaged property2%23% Got into trouble with police1%13%

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

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

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

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

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

  14. What is There To Do? • Campus Activities & Programming: http://www.utcap.org/ • Upcoming Events Calendar • Events posted on Facebook • Student Organizations & Clubs • Recreation Center • Concerts/Dances • Athletic Events • Movie Nights • Planetarium • Study

  15. Job Opportunities • Office of Career Services - Student Union 1532 • http://www.utoledo.edu/utlc/career/index.html • 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

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

  17. Medical Amnesty • What is Medical Amnesty? • Medical Amnesty is a policy that encourages students to call UTPD at x2600 (419.530.2600) or 9-1-1 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

  18. 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

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

  20. 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 www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/SAEPPsaepp@utoledo.edu 1511 Student Union, Office of Health Promotion

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

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

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

  24. 4. Between I-House and A-House; chosen for the safety of resident students at night. 1. DNW and MacKinnon Hall; 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. 2. Outside Stranahan Hall; chosen for the safety of students using the 24 hour computer lab at night. 6. Among McComas Village, Parks Tower and Carter Hall; chosen for the safety of resident students at night. 3. Between the Student Union and Carlson Library; chosen for the safety of students studying at night. 7. Nitschke Hall; chosen for the safety of students at night. Final Map 4-5-11

  25. 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

  26. 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 419.530.3471 for current cost information • For more information please contact: • Alexis Blavos, M.Ed., CHESAlcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Preventionalexis.blavos@utoledo.edu419.530.8436

  27. Resources • Main Campus Medical Center • 419-530-3451 • www.utoledo.edu/healthservices/student/index.html • Counseling Center • 419-530-2426 • www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/counseling/ • Office of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention • 419-530-8436 • www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/ATODPC/Welcome.html • Sexual Assault Education and Prevention Program • 419.530.3431 • http://www.utoledo.edu/studentaffairs/SAEPP/

  28. 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.

  29. Questions?

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