ALCOHOLISM ON CAMPUS

THE SOBER ONES

Jitesh Anand 10IB033 Shibani C 10DM149 Sidhi Agarwal 10FN107 Prashant Misra 10IT019 Karan Razdan 10FN052 Team Changelings

Do you tend to drink when you feel angry, sad, or stressed? Does your drinking ever make you late for classes? Does your drinking worry your family and friends around you? Do you ever drink after telling yourself you won't? Do you ever forget what you did while you were drinking? Do you get headaches or have a hang-over after you have been drinking?

Do you want to compromise your whole life for just few minutes of ecstasy and that so-called happy state?

SCENARIO IN COLLEGES TODAY

Social life often takes precedence, which often involves college parties. Alcohol flows freely, tough to remain sober. College students tend to overestimate volumes, over-pour drinks, and under-report levels of consumption. 599,000 students are unintentionally injured under the influence of alcohol. 2.1 million students reportedly drive drunk every year.

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Researchers found the odds of experiencing sexual aggression were 9 times higher on heavy days and 3 times higher on non heavy days of alcohol consumption compared with days of ZERO alcohol consumption. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism(USA), 1,700 college students (18 24 years) die each year from alcohol-related injuries.

FACTS RELATED TO ALCOHOLISM

Supreme Court, India: Alcoholism on campuses is worse than ragging About 6 % of students are proper alcoholics, and more than 30 % abuse alcohol frequently Heavy drinking over a long period of time can lead to health problems, such as cirrhosis and various types of cancer.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND THEIR ALCOHOL EQUIVALENCIES

PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF VARIOUS BLOOD-ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION LEVELS

BUT, WHY DO PEOPLE DRINK ?

To fit in among their peers. As a socialization tool. To declare their independence from their parents (rebellious behavior) Because everyone is doing it. To cope with unrelated issues. To encounter new sources of stress Increased academic pressure, competitiveness, sleep deprivation.

EFFECT ON STUDENTS

Poor performance in academics. Missing classes, lower grades. Alcohol related health problems. Drunk driving. Vandalism (disfiguring, burning property) Sexual aggression 40% of poor academic performance at college has been linked to drinking 7% of first year dropouts are related to alcohol Alcohol intake is inversely related to GPA

WITH ALL THE DRAWBACKS OF DRINKING , SHOULD THE DRINKING CULTURE BE STILL PROMOTED IN COLLEGES?
Adults under 21 are deemed capable of voting, signing contracts, serving on juries and enlisting in the military, but should they be told they are not mature enough to have a beer ? Prohibition can even lead to more problems, such as, increased disrespect for rules & regulations, unregulated and dangerous beverages, increases in binge drinking, and many other serious problems.

And hence , the problem exists..!!!

BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE Contributes to 50% of all motor vehicle fatalities Contributes to unsafe sex and increased risk of AIDS Contributes to risky behavior and accidental death

SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF ALCOHOL USE ON CAMPUS 80% of campus vandalism involved alcohol 70% of violent behavior on campus involved alcohol 75% of men and 55% of women involved in acquaintance rape were under the influence of alcohol.

THERE ARE OTHER WAYS OF HAVING FUN

Plan a trip/an outing or just a get together. Play games indoor /outdoor (cards, carrom etc.) Remember , the social interactions do not come hand in hand with drinks. Save and pool in money for overnight trips. Go shopping!! (Buy things you always wanted to..) Use the time and money for a social cause.

EXTERNAL SOLUTIONS TO CURB IT:

A panel of psychiatrists in every college to sensitize the fresher's, senior students and the staff Bringing up issues of alcoholism and drug abuse in hostels a contributing factor to ragging. Penalties and Fines for observed drunken behavior

HOW TO HELP A FRIEND WITH A DRINKING PROBLEM

Plan a time to talk with person about it Confront behavior - not the individual! Use "I" not "you" in statements Don't judge, blame or lecture Be genuine, kind, and honest Be prepared for denial or rejection Have referral resources available

STEPS TO BEING A RESPONSIBLE DRINKER Limit number of drinks Drink less than 1 per 90 min. Sip slowly Eat lots of protein/starch Avoid carbonated drinks Measure drinks carefully Don't drive if intoxicated

HELP YOURSELF
Analyze the positives of cutting down / stopping drinking Avoid keeping alcohol within easy reach Stay active Get support from friends and family

WEB SOURCES

Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention (Department of Education) www.edc.org/hec Concepts of Fitness and Wellness by Charles Corbin, Ruth Lindsey, Greg Welk and William Corbin, Tata Mc Graw Hill Publications www,indianexpress.com National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI) - www.health.org National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - http://www.niaaa.nih.gov National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism - http://www.niaaa.nih.gov Mothers against drunken driving (MADD) www.madd.org The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University. Data given in Ohio state police driver information seminars National clearing house for alcohol and alcoholism information, Rockville, MD. Images : www.google.com

Thank you and drink responsibly