Party Safety
What is one thing you should do before going out drinking with friends?
Make a plan for getting home safely, such as arranging a sober ride or going with trusted friends.
True or False: You can always tell if someone is intoxicated just by looking at them.
False. Intoxication is not always obvious.
What is naloxone used for?
To temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
A stranger is constantly asking for your room number and private information. What is the best response?
Avoid sharing sensitive info, verify who they are, report to an RA or front desk.
Who can you call if there is an immediate medical emergency on campus?
Call 911. Notify the front desk (905) 728-8700 (Extension 8100 for Simcoe).
True or False:: Drinking coffee helps someone sober up faster.
False. Only time allows the body to process alcohol.
True or False: Naloxone can temporarily reverse an opioid overdose.
True.
What is one possibly sign of opioid overdose.
- inability to wake up
- blue/grey lips or skin
A job advertisement promises unusually high pay for very little work but provides almost no details. What should you do?
Verify the employer and job independently before sharing information or accepting the offer.
What does consent mean?
A freely given, informed, specific, and ongoing agreement that can be withdrawn at any time.
Why can mixing alcohol with other drugs or medications be dangerous?
The combination can cause unpredictable effects, including increased impairment, overdose, or breathing problems.
True or false: Drinking water between alcoholic drinks makes it impossible to get drunk.
False. Water can help with hydration but does not prevent alcohol impairment.
What are two common ways naloxone can be administered?
Intranasally (nasal spray) and intramuscularly (injection).
A new romantic partner showers someone with expensive gifts, then uses those gifts to pressure them into doing things. What warning sign might this represent?
Manipulation or coercive control, including love bombing and creating a sense of obligation.
A friend tells you they feel unsafe at a residence party. Name two ways you could help.
Listen without judgment, help them leave safely, stay with them if they want, or contact residence staff or campus security.
A friend has been drinking, is vomiting repeatedly, and is difficult to wake up. What should you do?
Call 911 immediately, stay with them, and follow dispatcher instructions. If breathing normally, place them on their side. Never leave them alone.
True or false: Someone can experience an opioid overdose without knowing they consumed an opioid.
True. Unexpected opioids can be present in unregulated substances.
What should you do if you suspect someone is experiencing an opioid overdose?
Call 911, administer naloxone if available, follow dispatcher instructions for CPR or rescue breathing, and stay with the person.
Someone offers a student free accommodation but later demands unpaid work to repay a growing debt. What form of exploitation could this indicate?
Potential labour trafficking or debt bondage.
Why is it important to know where to find naloxone and how to use it before an emergency?
An opioid overdose can become life-threatening quickly, and knowing how to respond can save valuable time.
Someone insists they are fine to drive after several drinks because they feel sober. What is the safest response, and why?
Discourage them from driving and arrange a sober ride. Feeling sober does not mean their judgment or reaction time is unimpaired.
True or false: If naloxone successfully wakes someone up, they no longer need emergency medical care.
False. Naloxone can wear off before the opioid does, so call 911 and stay with the person.
Why might someone require additional doses of naloxone even after they initially respond?
Naloxone's effects can wear off before the opioid's effects do, or the first dose may be insufficient. Follow the product instructions and emergency responders' guidance.
A friend says someone is threatening to expose private photos unless they recruit another student into an exploitative situation. Identify the warning signs and one safe action.
Threats, blackmail, coercion, and recruitment for exploitation. Support the friend, avoid confronting the person, and contact an appropriate confidential support service or emergency help if there is immediate danger.
A student is worried about a friend's substance use but does not want to shame them. What are two supportive actions they could take?
Talk privately without judgment, listen, share harm-reduction information, and help them connect with health or counselling services if they want support.