Substances
What percentage of college students drink alcohol?
~80%
This substance can be used to reverse opioid overdose
What Is Narcan
Under this policy, you will not be charged for calling the police to help respond to an overdose
What is The Good Samaritan Policy?
Experienced drinkers drive better drunk.
Myth
What is the safest BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) for driving?
Answer: 0.00
This common, legal substance, reduces your reaction time, causes an increased appetite, and approximately doubles your rate of being in an accident
What is Marijuana
Party Hosts are liable for underage drinking which occurs on their property (T/F)
Maximum fine for a DWI in NYS, first offense
$1,000
You should take more of an edible if you don't feel anything after 30 minutes
Myth, it can take up two hours for edibles to kick in
Name one safe alternative to drunk driving.
Answer: Uber, taxi, designated driver, transit, ride from family/friends, walk
What BAC level is illegal for drivers under 21 in NYS?
0.02%
It is safe to leave a open drink unattended at a party (T/F)
Never!! Keep it with you or throw it away.
Stealing the whole bucket of Halloween Candy constitutes which tort?
Conversion or Trespass to Chattel
Time is the only thing that truly sobers you up.
Fact
How many people were burned at the stake for witchcraft in the Salem Witch Trials?
None, actually killed primarily by hanging or being crushed under heavy stones
What holiday is associated with the highest alcohol consumption in the US
St Patricks Day & Mardi Gras
Where can you get Narcan on Campus (name 1)
UPD - CPO - Red Watch Band Trainings - Student Health Services
Maximum fine for Aggravated DWI (0.18), first offense
$2,500
There have been trick-or-treaters who were killed by poisoned candy / candy with razor blades
Myth
What % of Americans 'Blackout' during Halloween
~10%
This substance is a depressant, and is often associated with "spiking" drinks
What is GHB or Rohypnol?
If you gave someone Narcan and they seem to recover, there is no further need to watch them. (T/F)
False, Narcan lasts only for 30-90 minutes, and there is a risk of re-overdose, especially if they fall asleep again. The safest option is to bring them to a hospital or call them an ambulance.
Would two friends who strongly encourage their designated driver to drink be considered negligent and at fault if any accident by the driver occurs
No (in NYS)
A voluntarily intoxicated person is held to the same reasonable person standard as a sober person (in tort law)
Fact
This % of law students are considered to be at risk for alcoholism
What is 20-25%