http://www.goaskalice.columbia.edu
it’s the best!

http://www.factsontap.org
especially for college students

http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
changing the college drinking culture

http://www.bacchusgamma.org
founded by college students

http://www.brad21.org
campaign for a safe 21st birthday

http://www.centurycouncil.org
responsible decision-making about drinking and non-drinking

http://www.umd.edu/health/HealthEd/
“at risk” for an alcohol problem?
and other information

http://www.umpd.umd.edu/info/truthandconsequences
Maryland law and consequences of poor decisions about alcohol

http://www.testudo.umd.edu/soc/drugalcohol
UM policies on alcohol

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Resources on Alcohol
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Medical Emergency • 911
Police • 911
Escorts • 5-3555
N.I.T.E. Ride • 4-NITE
Alcohol Peer Educators • 4-8124
Alcohol/Other Drug Education/
Outreach Programs • 4-8124
Alcoholics Anonymous • 202-966-9115
Chaplains • 4-9893
Counseling Center • 4-7651
Health Center – Urgent Care • 4-8161
Health Center – Mental Health • 4-8106
Sexual Assault Info • 4-2222
Substance Abuse Programs • 4-8128
  



We want you to know that all of the University’s faculty and staff are genuinely concerned for your welfare. Remember, binge or even other drinking can result in consequences far worse than University sanctions. It is your health and success as a student, and sometimes your life, that is at stake. Therefore, we ask those students who choose to drink to always do so in a safe and responsible manner. And, we ask those students who are in the company of those who drink to be especially watchful and caring of them. Your actions can save a life.

Every college student has choices to make – to choose to drink or to not drink, to choose how much or how little to drink and how often, to choose his/her own behavior and not have the behavior influenced or belittled by others, to choose activities and companions in which he/she will be engaged.

Enclosed is safety information and tips related to safe choices you can make regarding alcohol. Please keep it handy, share it with your friends, and keep this information in mind if there are occasions that you and friends choose to socialize with alcohol.

We also encourage you to increase the knowledge and understanding you have about alcohol and other drug use by college students. You’ll find the websites listed on this page to be both informative and interesting.

Please be reminded that you have obligations as a citizen to abide by the State’s laws (including that the legal drinking age in Maryland is 21) and as a student to abide by the University’s Code of Student Conduct and the residence hall rules.




Margaret W. Bridwell, MD
Director
University Health Center		 Deb Grandner
Director
Resident Life		 Major Paul M. Dillon
Police Services Bureau
Public Safety











If You’re Going Out to Drink…
  • Know your limits; decide ahead of time on alcohol-free drink to have if you hit your limit
  • Snack before and during drinking
  • Stay with people you know and trust
  • Pace yourself; the body processes about one drink per hour
  • Avoid chugging or gulping drinks
  • Drink plenty of water
  • Watch your drink–never leave it unattended
  • Avoid mixing alcohol with other drugs, including over-the-counter and prescription medications
  • Be wary – most rape, other sexual assault, and other unwanted sexual contact involves alcohol use
  • Don’t drink and drive (use a designated driver, stay with friends, call a cab, ride Shuttle-UM)
How To Help A Friend
  • Be well informed about alcohol and other drug issues
  • Offer to seek help with him or her
  • Tell your friend you care about him or her
  • Communicate clearly and consistently
  • Be non-judgmental
  • Discuss your friend’s alcohol-related behaviors when he/she is sober
  • Talk with your friend when you are calm, not angry
  • Tell your friend how his/her behavior is affecting you
  • Set limits to the behavior you will tolerate from your friend
  • Ask: “How can I help you get help?”













KNOW YOUR RULES.

Use/possession by persons under 21

Open use/possession by persons 21 and older

Distribution/provision to persons under 21

Parties with alcohol

Kegs

Fake IDs

Sale of alcohol



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Know When to Get Help...
Avoid delay; avoid gambling with your or someone else’s safety -- call 911

Symptoms of alcohol poisoning:
  • Person is unconscious or semi-conscious and cannot be awakened
  • Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin
  • Check to see if breathing is slow, less than 8 times per minute, or irregular, with 10 seconds or more between breaths
  • Vomiting while "sleeping" or passed out, and not waking up after vomiting
A person with any of these symptoms is suffering from acute alcohol poisoning:
  • Call 911
  • Do not leave the person alone. Turn the person on his/her side to prevent choking in case of vomiting
  • Always be "better safe than sorry" if you are not sure what to do. How can your friend be angry about you caring for him or her?