The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Program educates students about the potential negative consequences of drug and alcohol use and/or abuse. Read more about the ATOD program.
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e-CHUG & e-TOKE are brief self-assessment tools that provide information about personal risk patterns, individual level of tolerance, family risk factors, harm reduction strategies, and access to local resources.
Take a few minutes to complete the e-CHUG & e-TOKE! Answers are strictly confidential and no identifable information is stored.
Now that you're in college, you've got the freedom to make your own decision about your life. That includes how much and how often you drink. But before you start partying, get wise to a few facts you might not know. Like that you can die from drinking too much. Or that a certain blood alcohol level can put you in a coma.
Limit Alcohol Consumption: Alternate alcohol with another beverage, such as water or juice and never drink on an empty stomach. Stop drinking immediately if you're feeling sick or having difficulty walking or talking.
Look out for friends who have had too much too drink. If your friend has bee n vomiting or passes out, son't leave him or her alone. And don't hesitate to call an ambulance if neccesary.
Stay Safe. Never go anywhere alone; stick with friends. Be aware that sedatives can be added to drinks (even non-alcoholic drinks), leaving students vulnerable to sexual assault. Never leave a drink unattended at a bar or party and never accept drinks from people you don't know.
Alcohol depresses nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing and the gag reflex (which prvents choking). A fatal dose of alcohol will eventually stop these functions.
It is common for someone who drank too much alcohol to vomit, since alcohol is an irritant to the stomach. This means the person could choke on his or her vomit, which could cause death by asphyxiation in an unconscious person.
A person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) can continue to rise even while he or she is passed out. Even after a person stops drinking, alcohol in the stomach and intestine continues to enter the bloodstream and circulate throughout the body. It is dangerous to assume the person will be fine by sleeping it off.
- Mental confusion; stupor, coma or person cannot be roused.
- Vomiting
- Seizures
- Slow breathing (fewer than eight breaths per minute)
- Irregular breathing (10 seconds or more between breaths)
- Hypothermia (low body temperature), bluish and pale discoloration
Know the danger signals.
Do not wait for all symptoms to be present.
Be aware that a person who has passed out may die.
If there is any suspicion of an alcohol overdose, call 911 for help. Don't try to guess the level of drunkeness.
An alcohol overdose can lead to irreversible brain damage. Rapid binge drinking is especially dangerous because the victim can ingest a fatal dose before becoming unconscious.
Don't be afraid to seek medical help for friend who has too much to drink. Don't worry that your friend may become angry or embarassed. Always be safe, not sorry.
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Remember to "Designate Before You Celebrate!"
The ATOD Program wants to congratulate all CSULB 2013 graduates. This time of the year is a great time to unwind, reflect, and celebrate the great accomplishments achieved at CSULB. Please keep these tips for keeping safe and celebrating in mind:
Remember, impairment begins with the first drink.
Choose not to drink if you are driving, or be safe with a designated driver.
Always wear a seatbelt! Its your best protection in a crash.
Respect other peoples’ right, and your own, to choose not to drink.
Respect state laws and campus policies.
Stay out of dangerous situations involving alcohol, whether in a car, bar, or bedroom.
If a friend drinks to the point of passing out, alcohol poisoning is a real danger. If you are concerned, seek medical attention immediately. Its better to be safe than sorry!
Officers from the Long Beach Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the Department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign. DUI Saturation Patrols will deploy on Sunday, May 5th, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m., in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and/or arrests. “This is a ‘Zero Tolerance’ crackdown, so Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over!” said Sergeant Ernie Kohagura.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's department will hold DUI checkpoints in Lakewood, Norwalk and Bellflower in May.
The first is from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m., Friday and Saturday, in Lakewood. The department will also hold checkpoints from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. May 9 in Norwalk, and 6 to 11 p.m. May 16 in Bellflower.
The exact location of the DUI checkpoints is not disclosed; officials only say that they are held in areas with high numbers of drunk driving arrests and accidents.
The goal is to reduce the number of people harmed or killed in accidents caused by drivers who are drunk or otherwise impaired.
May 12-18, 2013
National Prevention Week is an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, substance abuse and mental health issues. This observance is an opportunity to join with oter individuals, organizations, and coalitions in your community to promote prevention efforts, educate other about behavioral health issues, and create and stregthen community partnershhips.
Check out our Alternative Activities calendar!
To ensure your safety at CSULB & in the community during the holiday season, these enforcement activities will take place throughout the city:
* Party Patrols
* DUI Checkpoints
* Minor Decoy Operations
Happy 21st Birthday to all of the CSULB students turning 21 this month! Look out for your 21st birthday card in your email!
Fall 2012 AA Meetings are open to CSULB students only.
Meetings are free & confidential!
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Student Health Services, Rm 268
Wanna quit smoking?..The ATOD Program provides a variety of resources to assist in your goal to quit smoking! Call or visit our office if you are interested in our QUIT NOW! Smoking Cessation Packet.
The award-winning DATE (Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Education) at The Beach focuses on the importance of making wise decisions, prevention, awareness and resources by educating students about alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues.
DATE at The Beach exposes the ATOD Program to the campus community, and privdes valuable informationand resources to students. Students can find the ATOD staff and peer educators at multiple campus events throughout the year promoting safe and healthy choices, including safe party tips and alcohol poisoning information.
DATE is available to all CSULB students in the residence halls, fraternity and sorority organizations and all other student groups and faculty on campus.
Schedule a DATE with us today!
If you would like to join the Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs (ATOD) Program as a volunteer, please contact our office today!...We welcome all majors.
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Updated 5/2/13
