Alcohol & Other Drugs

79% of ASU students use a designated driver when they drink

81% of ASU students eat before and/or while drinking

71% of ASU students had 0-4 drinks the last time they partied

84% of ASU students do not smoke cigarettes

89% of ASU students do not smoke marijuana

American College Health Association. American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment: Arizona State University Spring 2006. Baltimore: American College Health Association; 2006. (n=1222)

Responsible Use of Alcohol

  • Do not drink alcohol if you are stressed, ill, or tired, taking medications, pregnant, nursing, or considering pregnancy, driving, underage or in violation of the law, recovering, or related to someone with alcoholism
  • Eat food before and while drinking
  • Alternate alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks, particularly water
  • Do not play drinking games
  • Have no more than one drink per hour
  • Drink no more than four times per week

What is a Drink?

  • 12 oz of beer
  • 4 oz of wine
  • 1 oz of liquor

Although most ASU students make healthy choices about alcohol, 29% engage in high risk drinking behavior.

Hangover

A hangover is the body’s reaction to the toxic effects of and withdrawal from alcohol.

Alcohol Poisoning

A rapid, intense, severe poisoning of the body by alcohol. Occurs after drinking large amounts of alcohol to fast.

Signs And Symptoms Of Alcohol Poisoning

  • Unconsciousness or semi-unconsciousness (passing out)
  • Slow respiration rate (eight or less breathes per minute)
  • Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin
  • Strong odor of alcohol
  • No reaction to touch or noise
  • Vomiting without waking up

 

What To Do If You Suspect Someone Has Alcohol Poisoning

  • Call 911 immediately
  • Alcohol poisoning can result in death

How to Help a Friend with an Alcohol or Drug Problem

  • Be aware of the following behaviors:
    • Drinking to get drunk
    • Violent behaviors
    • Missing class/not studying
    • Avoiding or switching friends
    • Blackouts
    • Beginning to use additional drugs
    • Family history of alcohol or other drug use
    • Changes in personality
  • Tell your friend that you are concerned and explain why without making judgmental comments.
  • Recommend they get professional help

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For more information about Alcohol and Other Drugs, please contact david.bower@asu.edu.