Alcohol Awareness
Does someone you know have a drinking problem?
- Do they get irritated when you want to talk about their drinking habits?
- Have they been arrested for their behavior while intoxicated or for driving
under the influence of alcohol?
- Do the always have a headache or hangover after they've been drinking?
- Do they have financial difficulties?
- Does their personality change when they are drinking?
- Have they neglected school, work or other obligations due to drinking?
Some "Eye-Opening" Facts!
- 0.8% is the legal Blood Alcohol Content limit for Driving Under the Influence
- Blood Alcohol Content continues to increase even after you stop drinking
- 67% of Cal U students have 0-5 drinks per week.
- 19% of Cal U students don't drink at all.
Do you think you have a drinking problem?
- Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations where no alcohol is provided?
- Has drinking caused you to be late or miss class or work?
- Do you get drunk every time you drink?
- Is it difficult to stop drinking after you have had one or two drinks?
- Do you have trouble remembering what you did while you were drinking?
- Has anyone expressed concern about your drinking?
What can you do?
- Make sure that there is plenty to do at your party without relying on alcohol
to have a good time.
- Always serve food when you know people will be drinking
- Do not push alcohol on your guests. Respect your guests who choose not to
drink by offering alternative alcohol beverages.
- Stock a limited amount. If the party is good and there is food, the party
will continue when you run out of alcohol.
- Make sure that transportation is available, or provide transportation or
other accommodations for your guests who might drink too much and are unable
to drive
home.
Where to turn?
California University Counseling Center
OPTIONS 724.938.4056
Quizzes
Quizzes are available in Microsoft Word format.
Quiz #1 - Organizational Fair
Quiz #2 - Thanksgiving