Risks of Alcohol Consumption
Light sensitivity, stomach pain, nausea, and headache are symptoms of what?
A hangover
What happens when you get a DUI?
OWI (Operating While Intoxicated)
OWI, First Offense - up to 93 days in jail, fines of $100 to $500, 360 hours (45 days) community service, vehicle immobilization at the court's discretion, possible ignition interlock device during probation.
OWI, Second Offense - Jail time of 5 days to one year, fines of $200 to $1,000, minimum 30 days community service (maximum 90 days), possible ignition interlock device during probation, mandatory vehicle immobilization.
OWI, Third Offense - Prison time of one to five years, fines of $500 to $5,000, minimum 30 days probation with jail (maximum of one year), minimum 60 days community service (maximum 180 days), possible ignition interlock device during probation, mandatory vehicle immobilization.
What are some alternatives to drinking alcohol.
Mocktails or drinking pop, water, juice when going out to events or parties.
True or False? You can call your RA if you or a friend are in need of help after alcohol consumption.
How can you suspect if someone is binge drinking?
Habits of drinking heavily, their life is affected by alcohol consumption, health problems, losing memory. not paying attention to how much they consume, making excuses for their behavior, etc
What is the average drunk driving fatalities in the United States per year? (Take a guess!)
The average is 11,000 people per year.
What should you do if both you or your designated driver are intoxicated and not able to drive home?
Call someone you know to pick you up or take a lyft/uber to make it home safely.
What is the number to Public Safety?
313-993-1234
Seizures, vomiting, slow breathing, confusion, and trouble staying conscious are signs of what?
Alcohol Poisoning
True of False? In the United States the legal BAC (Blood Alcohol Level) is 0.10%.
False. The legal BAC is actually 0.08%. Anything over is considered legally intoxicated.
True or false? You should always travel with a group of people when going to big events or parties.
True! Traveling with a group of people can create a more secure sense of safety and as a group you guys can look out for one another.
Which dorm buildings are allowed to have alcohol?
The Quads (North, South, East, West). Only residents who are 21 are allowed to have alcohol in their rooms. If residents who are under the age of 21, are found consuming alcohol they will be written up.
True or False? Around 1,500 college students from the ages of 18-24 have died from alcohol related injuries.
True. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimated that about 1,519 college students ages 18 to 24 die from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes.
What is the highest BAC recorded? (Closest guess wins!)
1.480%. A polish man was arrested with a BAC of 1.480% after causing an accident that injured many people.
What are some ways to tell if your drink has been spiked?
Foggy appearance, salty or bitter taste, change in color, sinking ice, etc. Remember to not leave any drink unattended!!!!!
Where can you go if you want to report an incident of assault, harrassment, discrimination, etc?
Title IX/ Office of Equal Opportunity