Off to College by Jessica Linnell

Author:Jessica Linnell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: college, student, higher education, freshman year, successful first year
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Group Inc.
Published: 2013-02-13T05:00:00+00:00

Poisoning and Alcoholism

Alcohol is a drug, even though it is legal if you are over 21 years old; do not forget that. If you drink too much, you can get alcohol poisoning and end up in the emergency room — another unpleasant experience. Watch for signs in yourself and your friends. If someone is passed out and you cannot wake him or her up, or someone is throwing up and cannot stop, he or she may need medical attention. Do not risk serious side effects or death from alcohol poisoning because you or your friends are worried about getting in trouble.

Parties should be a fun way to blow off steam and reinvigorate yourself for more studying, exams, and the stresses of college. Alcohol should not become a constant escape from reality or daily occurrence in your college life. Just because you are young and like to have fun, it does not mean you are not at risk for developing an addiction to alcohol. Watch for signs in yourself and your friends for developing alcoholism. If you have alcoholics in your family, be especially careful not to become addicted yourself. You should not need to drink to have fun, and drinking should not become the focus of every social event. If you find yourself wanting to pre-game (drinking before you go out) for every social gathering (for example, before dinner, before going to the movies, or before every college sporting event), you might be developing an unhealthy addiction. For more information on alcoholism, check out www.niaaa.nih.gov or ask your college counselor or healthcare provider about the signs and symptoms of alcoholism. Do not forget that your goal during your freshman year of college is to make it to graduation.

Word from the Experts: Partying and Drinking

Alan Acosta, Residence Coordinator

University Housing, Florida State University

As with almost everything else, Alan Acosta encourages students to be safe. They should not consume alcohol if they are underage, but said that as adults, if they choose to, they need to do so in a responsible manner.

Here are a few more tips from Acosta:

1. When consuming, know your limits. He has seen too many freshmen get transported to the hospital as a result of over-consuming alcohol.

2. Do not drink alone — always make sure you are with people you know.

3. When you have a drink, make sure to guard it. There are many date-rape drugs out there, so caution is necessary.

4. Never drink and drive — always have a designated driver.

5. Despite the myths out there, alcohol does not enhance a sexual experience. Avoid sexual encounters while intoxicated — many students regret that choice.

6. There are always alternatives to drinking. Not only will this help you stay healthy, but it will help you save money too.

7. Please recognize if you have a drinking problem and find the appropriate resources if you do.

On the whole, partying, when handled responsibly, can relieve stress and be a welcome break from academics. Though, if it is abused, he said, it can have

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