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Alcohol
Did you know?
The majority of RMU students:
- Elected to drink 2 or less drinks last week.
- Elected to drink 2 times or less last month.
- Elected to not binge drink in the past 2 weeks.
- Drink less than their friends think they do.
*Numbers taken from the 2012 CORE Survey distributed in Communication Skills Courses by the Center for Student Success
Robert Morris University, in accordance with Pennsylvania law, adheres to a "Zero Tolerance" policy for underage (21) drinking. If you are over 21 and choose to drink, do so responsibly.
When a person's use of alcohol interferes with physical, social, or economic functioning, then alcohol abuse or dependence is present. It’s time to get help.
Take a confidential, free alcohol screening to see how your drinking is affecting your life
Symptoms of Alcohol Consumption
- Depression or unhappiness
- Drinking in order to cope with personal problems
- Isolating self from family and friends
- Loss of interest in activities which were once of interest
- Difficulty sleeping
- Poor judgment
- Mood fluctuations
- Developing health problems
- Experiencing blackouts
- Not fulfilling promises or obligations
- Participating in high-risk/dangerous activities
Signs of Alcohol Poisoning
| Know the Signs |
Know What to Do |
| If a person is conscious and vomiting: |
- Prevent choking
- Prevent drowning in toilet
- Stay with victim
- Talk to victim
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| If a person is passed out or unconscious: |
- Talk to the victim to keep them awake
- If victim is lying down, roll victim on his/her left side to prevent choking from vomiting
- Call Public Safety at ext 2424 to report alcohol overdose
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| If a person is not breathing: |
- Call Public Safety at ext 2424 to report alcohol overdose
- Check pulse - perform rescue breathing (if trained)
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| If a person cannot be awakened, has bluish lips, is cold, clammy, and pale: |
- Call Public Safety at ext 2424 to report alcohol overdose
- Check pulse - perform rescue breathing (if trained)
- If no pulse, perform CPR (if trained)
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Resources
Alcohol anonymous
www.aa.org
College drinking prevention
www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
Tips
http://www.gettips.com/university.shtml
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