Tips for College Students
- Never drink from an open container or punch bowl. Never leave your cup unattended. If you do, pitch it. Even if you know the host, you don't know everyone at the party. If you don't want to drink, there are many ways to successfully fake it.
- Alcohol poisoning is more common than you think. Much more.
- Depression, anxiety and stress can be part of college life. Most of the time they pass, but if they don't, and talking with supportive and trusted peers does not help, seek help from someone trained to do so.
- You have a right to make decisions that are safe and healthful. You should never be intimidated or pressured into doing something you do not feel comfortable doing. This includes your sexuality (e.g., pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections), your integrity (e.g., cheating, throwing a game), your safety (e.g., violence, date rape), your body (e.g., drugs, alcohol, self-harm, branding, tattooing) or your emotions (e.g., psychological issues, intimidation, manipulation, suicidality, addiction, etc.).
- Experimentation and sampling are normal parts of development and common to college years, however they should not be confused with risk-taking behaviors.