Signs and Symptoms
Are frequent hangovers, blackouts, and withdrawal signs or symptoms?:
Symptoms
How many college students report drinking in the last months?:
55%
Name three organs affected by alcohol abuse:
brain, heart, liver, pancreas, kidneys
What is the legal age of drinking in Wisconsin without a parent present?:
21
Who do you call if someone is overdosing on alcohol? (two answers):
911 and MUPD
Increased irritability, being happy then sad, and anxiety related to drinking can indicate what?
Mood swings
What percent of college students engage in binge drinking?:
Approximately 33% of college students engage in binge drinking
What is the average age of death for alcoholics?:
60 years old
What policy on college campuses can help reduce alcohol-related incidents by limiting access to alcohol at events.
A dry campus
If your friend is trying to sleep while too intoxicated what should you do?:
A: let them sleep it off
B: leave the room
C: keep them awake and call for help
C: keep them awake and call for help
What is binge drinking?:
Consuming more than 4-5 drinks in under (1-2 hours)
How many alcohol related deaths occur in college students?:
1500
Name two types of cancer that can be caused by alcohol abuse?:
liver, mouth, esophagus, throat, breast
What program do we have at Marquette to educate about alcohol prevention?:
Red Cross Band
A college freshman drinks alcohol at a party because everyone else is doing it. What is this an example of?
peer pressure
What is a sign of a student seen drinking heavily and engaging in activities like drunk driving.
Reckless/risky behaviors
How many sexual assaults of college students occur under the influence?:
700,000
What percent of alcoholics suffer from depression?:
30%-50%
Providing support and resources, such as counseling services, is essential for helping students struggling with alcohol issues. This approach is known as what?:
Holistic support
If you get caught drinking at Marquette what are possible consequences?:
Explosion, suspension, arrest, kicked out of programs, kicked off teams/clubs
When someone frequently feels the need to drink more to achieve the same effects that they used to be able to achieve with less alcohol, they might be experiencing?:
Growing tolerance
What percent of college students put their school work aside for alcohol?:
25%
What percent of alcoholics also use other drugs?:
40%-60%
Does Marquette offer substance abuse counseling, support, and meetings?
If you see someone walking alone intoxicated what should you do?:
A: call an eagle express or mupd
B: let them walk home alone/pretend you dont notice
C: get them a lime scooter
A: call an eagle express or mupd