Alcohol
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for driving?
0.08
What is the acronym for the compound in cannabis that causes psychoactive effects?
THC
What is an accessible drug that can be legally purchased on campus?
Caffeine
What number should you call if a student needs immediate medical attention for an alcohol or drug emergency on campus?
DPS: 202-319-5111
What do PEERS call the zone where individuals report feeling the best when drinking alcohol?
The “Pleasure Zone”
BAC under 0.05
Name one potential concern related to vaping.
Devices may explode causing injuries. Devices release toxic substances. Users may ingest more THC than they intend.
What is the term for commonly misused prescription drugs on college campuses especially during exam season?
“Study drugs”
Name 1 PEERS event or educational campaign.
We Are Called bystander workshop, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner presentation, CPR/NARCAN training, Student Wellness Fair, Relationship Violence Awareness, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, etc.
List 3 protective strategies related to alcohol consumption.
Alternate drinks with water, eat before and while drinking, set a limit for yourself, know how much alcohol is in your drink, etc.
What stage of sleep is disrupted by marijuana consumption?
REM (Rapid Eye Movement) Stage
What life-saving drug can be administered to someone experiencing an Opioid overdose?
NARCAN
Name 3 on-campus resources you can refer students to for alcohol or drug support.
Dean of Students, Residence Life, Counseling Center, Campus Ministry, Student Health Services
What does the acronym CUSP stand for?
The signs of alcohol poisoning:
C - cold, clammy skin
U - unconscious
S - slow breathing
P - puking particularly while passed out
List 3 physiological impacts of marijuana consumption.
Increased heart rate, reddening of eyes, dry mouth, muscle relaxation, bronchial passages relax and become enlarged
List 2 signs of an Opioid overdose.
Breathing and heartbeat slow or stop, won’t respond or wake up, clammy skin, body goes limp, vomiting, unable to speak, blue or gray lips, etc.
Explain the Good Samaritan / Medical Amnesty program
Students who actively seek assistance for another person in need of medical attention (Good Samaritan) or students who actively seek assistance for themselves (Medical Amnesty) by calling DPS on campus and 911 off campus will be exempt from the University Student Conduct process, as outlined in the Code of Student Conduct. Instead, these situations will be addressed as a health and safety concern.