Welcome to The Buzz!

Carleton College New Student Week

September 11, 2013

Presenters: Patrick Gordon, MA, Area Director & Drew Weis, PhD, LP, SHAC Counselor

Fear-Based Programs don’t work, but…They can be good

for a laugh…

What about Abstinence Programs…

How successful are abstinence programs like D.A.R.E.? In its first 20 years, 11 rigorous studies were conducted on D.A.R.E.

Per West & O’Neil (2004) how many of those rigorous studies found that D.A.R.E. reduced high-risk substance use?

A. 11 out of 11

B. 7 out of 11

C.3 out of 11

D.0 out of 11

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What does work?

Education – Harm-reduction (to a degree)Bystander interventionConsistently enforced policy

Let’s…

Work smart,play smart!

Play Smart: Know the Law

The legal drinking age in Minnesota is…

21

Know the LawUnder age 21 and consuming alcohol on or off campus:- Mandatory minimum fine is $100…

Northfield’s Social Host Ordinance: Residents of a location in which a minor (under age 21) is served alcohol can be fined up to $1000 and could serve up to 90 days in jail

New Law: ?

If someone calls for help for self or another student, cooperates with responders, and provides ID…

No underage ticket will be given.

(New MN Law as of August 1, 2013)

New “Bystander Intervention” Law

Know the Community Standards

1. Go to go.carleton.edu/handbook

2. Select 2nd link: “Health and Safety”

3. Select “Alcohol & Other Drugs Policy”

Some key points to remember:

Alcohol is not allowed in public spaces

Alcohol must be in single-serving containers

Limit of 5 guests per resident in your room.

Hard alcohol and multiple-serving containers must be registered and served by a college-approved 3rd-party vendor

High-risk alcohol-related activities (e.g., progressives, drinking games, drinking-themed parties, beer bongs) are PROHIBITED.

Any Items used for illegal drugs of the will be confiscated and not returned.

Know the ReDD Flags

RepeatedDangerousDisruptiveFlagrant

What do Carls have to say when asked, “What do you wish you knew your first year?

“I wish I’d known” Video 1

What Is A Standard Drink?12 oz. beer10 oz. microbrew10 oz. wine cooler8 oz. malt liquor8 oz. ice beer8 oz. Canadian beer6 oz. ice malt liquor4-5 oz. wine2 ½ oz. fortified wine1 ½ oz. 80 proof hard alcohol 1 oz. 100 proof hard alcohol

Let’s Pour a Few…Can you Pour a Standard Drink? Game

BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) and Intoxication are influenced by many factors

• Genetics• Sex

characteristics• Weight• Fatigue• Medication• Hydration• Illness

• Stomach contents (e.g., food, sugar)

• Type of drink• Drinking rate• Altitude• Expectancies• Tolerance• Other drugs

BAC of .02%: Feeling relaxed (about 1 standard drink in < 1hr)

BAC of .04%: Relaxation continues, buzz develops (about 2 standard drinks in < 1 hr)

BAC of .05%: most people’s “sweet spot” (about 2 standard drinks in < 1 hr, and 1 standard drink per hour after that)

Effects by BAC level

BAC of .06%: Cognitive judgment is impaired

Know the Numbers: BAC

BAC of .08%: Motor control is impaired, Nausea can appear

BAC of .10%: Obvious deterioration of motor control and cognitive judgment

BAC of .15% to .25%: Black outs

BAC of .25% to .35%: Lose consciousness, Passed out/ Non-responsive, RISK of DEATH

Difficulty breathing?Skin feels cool?Skin is pale or blue?

BAC of .40% to .45%: Typically a LETHAL DOSE

Know the Numbers: BACThe trick with BAC is that many factors influence it, for example, sex characteristics…

160 lb (72 kg) male-bodied student (MBS)120 lb (54 kg) female-bodied student (FBS)

Both have 5 standard drinks over 3 hours

If all other factors are constant, what BAC will each obtain after those 3 hours?

Know the Numbers: BAC160 lb male-bodied student (72 kg)

.069% BAC(judgment impaired)

120 lb female-bodied student (54 kg)

.139% BAC (judgment & motor control obviously

impaired, close to blacking out)

Can you know Your Numbers? BAC tables, wallet cards, and apps typically consider only

sex, weight, and drinking duration, so they offer only very rough approximations

Android App: AlcoDroid

iPhone App: BAC Alcohol Calculator

Play Smart: ToleranceClassical Conditioning Theory (e.g., Pavlov’s dogs)

Play Smart: ToleranceClassical Conditioning TheoryEarly models of drug tolerance assumed that the body built up a resistance to the effects of a drug

Siegel & Ramos (2002) were the first to show that classical conditioning serves as a better model

Tolerance: Classical Conditioning

Tolerance: Classical Conditioning

Tolerance: Classical Conditioning

Tolerance: Classical Conditioning

Tolerance: Classical Conditioning

What do Carls have to say when asked, “What do you wish you knew your first year?

“I wish I’d known” Video 2

Know your limits:The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has identified the number of drinks most associated with negative consequences

physically illaccidental self-injuryoverdose requiring medical interventioninvolved in property damage or personal violence

For female-bodied students, what are the CDC cutoffs for high-risk drinking in one episode?

A. 3 or more drinks

B. 4 or more drinks

C. 5 or more drinks

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For male-bodied students, what are the CDC cutoffs for high-risk drinking in one episode?

A. 3 or more drinks

B. 4 or more drinks

C. 5 or more drinks

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Current Alcohol UseCarleton College Students(Past 30 days)

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High-Risk DrinkingCarleton College Students(Past 2 weeks)

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Ages 21 to 23 are the peak years for engaging in high-risk drinking

Top Harm Reduction Strategies…

Avoid situations where heavy drinking is likely to occur (42%, MyStudentBody.com – Class of ‘17))

Hang out with those who don’t drink or don’t drink excessively (58%, MSB ‘17)

Eat before and/or while drinking (71%, MSB ‘17)Track how many drinks you’ve had (75%, MSB ‘17)Stay with the same group of friends while drinking

(84%, ACHA)Determine how you will get home before starting out

(91%, MSB ‘17)

Factors that protect against high-risk drinking

Close friendships, especially with students who drink responsibly or not at all

Effective stress managementLimited access to hard liquor and large volumes of alcohol (e.g., handles, kegs, etc)

What do Carls have to say when asked, “What do you wish you knew your first year?

“I wish I’d known” Video 3

Carls Help CarlsAnd that’s the spirit ofBystander Intervention

And, per MyStudentBody.com, many of you have already helped your friends…

Intervening with someone who is rude or aggressive(43%)

Seeking help when you see dangerous behavior (55%)

Assisting in an alcohol-related medical emergency (69%)

Telling friends when they’ve had too much (70%)Helping a friend who may have a drinking problem (91%)

What if your friend is “scary drunk”?

DO NOT…Give them any medication or caffeineTry to keep them awakeGive them a cold showerInduce vomiting

Carls help Carls!What if your friend is scary drunk?

DO…Assess the situationGet help (an RA is a good first choice)Keep the person on his/her side to avoid choking on vomit

Call Security Services (507-222-4444) if it’s a medical emergency or the student is unresponsive

Forgot to take notes on that last part?

Your Lagniappe provides a more detailed list of do’s and don’ts on the final page if you are concerned about a drunk person

What’s the take-home message with all of this?

Be well informed.Be smart. (Work smart, play smart!)Take care of yourself and each other.Have fun in lots of different ways.You can even invent your own fun, just ask Austin Hall ‘10…

Did you know that a Carl invented Daft Hands?

Austin Hall (Class of ‘10)

Originator of Daft Hands

Filmed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

FUN!

That’s just one of many ways Carls have fun without high-risk drinking.

Know your ResourcesResidential Life

Security Services

Dean of Students Office

Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)

Know your Peer LeadersNew Student Week Leaders

Resident Assistants (RAs)

OIIL Peer Leaders (OPLs)

Gender and Sexuality Center Associates (GSAs)

Career Advisors (CAs)

Chaplain’s Associates (also CAs)

TRIO/SSS Peer Leaders

CCCE Student Coordinators (SCs)

Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB)

Student Wellness Advocates (SWAs)

Student Wellness Advocates

SWAs provide campus programs onPhysical HealthSubstance UseMental HealthSexual Health

SWA program sponsored by SHAC

(Student Health and Counseling)

Ask your RA to request a SWA program!

Your SWAs

KnightLifeEvents are an inclusive space. Anyone is welcome, regardless of typical drinking habits, as long as you respect everyone in attendance.

Stop by the KnightLife table at the Student Organization Fair on Friday, September 20th

Thank You!