NACURH Programming on the Go DVD Submission Cover Sheet ***Please save this document as: Region_School Name_Program Title

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1 NACURH Programming on the Go DVD Submission Cover Sheet ***Please save this document as: Region_School Name_Program Title Title of Program: Wanna Party Like a Rockstar? Learn How to do it Safely! Presenter s Name: Nicole McAllister School Name: Contact info: nicole.mcallister@colorado.edu 1. What kind of program is this? Please HIGHLIGHT one of the following NACURH U: President NCC NRHH First Time Delegate THEME: Diversity & Multicultural Awareness Current Issues Personal Growth Team Building & Transitioning Start to Finish Programming Passive Programming 2. Please provide a brief description of the program. So you're new to college, or been there for awhile, and still don't know what to do in the college party scene? Come to this program to learn about how to party safely and what to do if something goes wrong. This could help you save a life and has been taught to all freshmen at the University of CO! At the, we understand that many people will drink and go to parties that might not be what they are used to. This program was recently added to our orientation and was taught to all incoming freshmen for our alcohol safety lesson. I am a nationally certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and this program was created by all certified EMT's and a doctor. The purpose of this program is to teach the actual effects of drinking and what is actually happening to the brain and the body. This program was very successful on our campus and we saw a significant decrease in our patients that we have seen due to alcohol/alcohol poisoning. I understand that drinking might not be a problem on all campuses, but this program also teaches people what to do in medical situations. Delegates will learn how to respond to someone that they find unconscious and could help them save a life in the future. This program will address: common misconceptions about alcohol, some other ways to get involved and acclimated to campus life without drinking, what a standard drink is, the effects of multiple drinks, some national statistics about drinking, health risks and other risks, as well as how to respond to a person that's unconscious. This is a unique program because it recognizes that people do drink and party, and I want to make sure people know how to do it in a safe manner. 3. Who was the program for? Name your target audience. The target audience would have to be freshmen, or anyone new to partying. 4. How much did the program cost? Who funded it? Please provide a brief budget breakdown. This program cost about $5 for the 2 solo cups and 2 shot glasses I use in it. At my school, they pay for it, but for this conference I provided it.

2 5. How many people were involved in planning the program AND how long did it take to plan? Many people helped plan this originally, but you only need one person to present it. Since it s already made, it doesn t take that long to plan (just time to prep for it). 6. Why was the program started on your campus? How does it benefit the university and/or community population? This program was started on our campus because we had a problem with alcohol poisoning and even had a student die from too much alcohol. A group of students wanted to help other students learn the real risks and dangers as well as address how to appropriately party. Since this program has been implemented, we have had no significant problems and no one has died from drinking at parties. 7. What were some pros/cons of the program? How could the program be improved? A con is that this program does not promote abstinence from drinking. A pro would be that this program teaches people how to be safe and responsible at parties and in college. 8. How could this program be adapted for other universities? This program serves to be a good, informative program that is currently aimed at CU students. In order to adapt to other schools, statistics from that school could be used. 9. Additional questions, comments, notes, or concerns:

3 Student Emergency Medical Services Alcohol Awareness

4 Alcohol Awareness What you need to know about alcohol and its consumption Risks and benefits of use Alcohol poisoning Transition from high school to college difficult for some students

5 First Year The first six weeks are key to creating healthy and positive patterns College can be stressful This is the time of high availability of alcohol and more pressure to use it You need to look out for each other

6 True or False? Alcohol does not affect your brain White wine is safer than liquor and/or beer Switching between types of alcohol is more dangerous Alcohol improves sexual performance Coffee and Red Bull counter effects of alcohol Men and women can drink the same amounts

7 Alcohol use is: Expected Desirable Plentiful Part of college social life for many Why Drink?

8 Why More Don t Drink School problems Health consequences Injury Sexual vulnerability Family history Culture

9 Other Things to Care About Sports Skiing/Snowboarding Bowling Movie Night Working Volunteer/Tutor Local Hikes Studying RA-organized Programs

10 Standard Drink One 12 oz. beer One shot One 4.5 oz. glass of wine = = 0.03 BAC = ONE DRINK One hour to detoxify one standard drink BAC Calculator

11 Alcohol Effects 2-3 drinks = Altered judgment and balance 5-6 drinks = Vomiting 8-10 drinks = Impaired function/unconscious 12 drinks = surgical anesthesia 14 drinks = alcohol poisoning and 4-15% risk of death

12 High Risk Drinking Defined Consuming alcohol to a BAC above 0.08 is considered high risk drinking

13 National Data CU Boulder Data 70% of high school students report drinking alcohol About 1/3 self-report binging in high school 16% report smoking marijuana Prescription drug increase + 300% 70% of high school students report drinking alcohol About 2/3 self-report binging in high school 33% report smoking marijuana No recent numbers National Data: Monitoring the Future survey (NIH), CU-B data: College Alcohol Survey (2008) survey administered to a representative and stratified sample of CU-B undergrads.

14 Health Risks Brain Evolutionary Onion Concept Long term memory loss Brain shrinks Liver Trauma

15 Negative impact drinking can have on your social life Sleep interruption Caretaker for drunk individual Insults and humiliation Property damage Physical assault, STIs Sexual assault most go unreported

16 More Severe Dangers Abuse can lead to addiction Vandalism Police involvement The CU Police and Boulder Police have begun to give out tickets if you present a fake ID to a merchant. You might be arrested Fraud Identity theft

17 Student Emergency Medical Services Drinking and Driving When you are underage, any amount of alcohol in your system while driving merits a DUI Drinking contributes to 41% of all automobile accidents DUI Convictions can result in: Loss of full driving privileges for a minimum of 2 years Possible imprisonment for up to 1 year A maximum $2,500 fine. Cost of a DUI $10,000

18 How to Prevent Trouble Know the danger signs! Stupor Able to respond but not purposefully Vomiting Unable to walk Respirations Unconscious If they are unconscious, they are NOT sleeping it off

19 Alert Coherent Aware Verbal Shouting Painful Shake shoulders Trapezius Pinch Unconscious None of the above A.V.P.U

20 Recovery Position How to Respond to an Unconscious Person Turn the person on their side It prevents dangers involving the inhalation of vomit. Don t leave them alone to sleep it off Call 911 and then notify university staff if you feel that your drunk friend could be in danger.

21 How to avoid peer pressure and be safe Make light drinks using extra ice Pour all drinks yourself Carry your drink everywhere and never set it down DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! Skip drinking games Do not mix any kind of drugs with alcohol

22 How to be Safe Don t go out alone; always use the buddy system. Designate a sober observer and driver. If someone vomits, do not let them continue to drink Know when to call 911 Have the courage to call 911 Many student deaths are the result of concerned peers not making the call.

23 Personal Responsibility A drunk person is legally incapable of making decisions Have a plan: How to get to and from the party Free RTD Night Ride: Taxi Travel in pairs to avoid individual loss in a crowd Call 911 or CUPD in emergencies (Good Samaritan Provision at CU-Boulder)

24 CU-Boulder Good Samaritan Provision Created after Gordie Bailey s death in University is concerned about student health and safety. Stay with the student once you call. Not subject to formal sanctions; you will have an educational sanction. Hopefully everyone learns from this medical emergency and the student will thank you.

25 CU-Boulder Resources SEMS Student Emergency Medical Services AOD Alcohol and Other Drugs program CAPS Counseling and Psychological Services PHP Psychological Health and Psychiatry Colorado.edu/healthcenter/PHP/ Wardenburg

26 Thank You Interested in joining SEMS? Emergency Medical Technicians CPR/First Aid instructors Alcohol Awareness Educators No experience necessary! Visit: Or