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KNOW THE CODE! USI is a dry campus, even for those over age 21. Use DON’T BE A STAT! ALCOHOL & DRUG INTERVENTION SERVICES or possession of any alcoholic beverage or illegal DRINKING BY COLLEGE drug is prohibited on USI property. You may speak confidentially with a STUDENTS 18–24 CONTRIBUTES: professional at the Counseling Center This includes: (national estimates per year) or the University Health Center.  Alcohol  1,519 deaths COUNSELING CENTER:  Marijuana  599,000 injuries 812-464-1867  696,000 physical assaults  Vaping UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTER:  97,000 cases of sexual assault  812-465-1250 Synthetic marijuana/drugs  (K2, spice, ‘bath salts,’ etc.) 25% report major academic consequences  Medications without prescriptions (including missing class, falling behind on MEDICAL EMERGENCIES work, doing poorly on exams or papers, and  Other drugs Call USI Public Safety or dial 911. receiving lower grades) Most campus officers are EMTs  Empty cans/bottles (Emergency Medical Technicians).  Alcohol decorations USI PUBLIC SAFETY: (including wine and shot glasses) If you are caught with alcohol on campus, 812-492-7777 OR EXT. 7777 the University may charge you with a Code of  Drug paraphernalia (example: bongs) Conduct Violation. Depending on the charges presented, this means you could: ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES  Tobacco use (except in personal vehicles and designated If you have a question about the Code of Conduct areas in Housing and Res Life)  or USI’s alcohol and drug policies, you may BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL/DRUG contact the Dean of Students Office. BEHAVIOR: If you party off campus and return EDUCATION PROGRAM under the influence of alcohol, don’t draw attention DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE: to yourself. If your behavior causes a disturbance 812-464-1862 USI.edu/deanofstudents or endangers the property or safety of others you  BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ALCOHOL/DRUG will be in violation of campus policies, and will be referred to the Dean of Students Office. EVALUATION ONLINE RESOURCES USI ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG PREVENTION WHAT STUDENTS KNOW THE LAW! USI.edu/rfw/aod/  HAVE YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTIFIED It is considered a Class C Misdemeanor to possess, RETHINKING DRINKING consume or purchase an alcoholic beverage under https://www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/ the age of 21 or to use a fake ID. Possible penalties SOUTHWEST INDIANA for a Class C Misdemeanor include up to 60 days in  FACE A MONETARY FINE SHOULD KNOW jail and up to a $500 fine. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS https://www.southwesternindianaaa.org/ ABOUT THE USE OF ALCOHOL AND  BE PLACED ON PROBATION OR SUSPENDED INDIANA AL-ANON SUPPORT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF PROBLEM DRINKERS OTHER DRUGS ON CAMPUS FROM THE UNIVERSITY https://indiana-al-anon.org/ EVANSVILLE NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS P20-128178  LOSE YOUR HOUSING CONTRACT https://www.atrana.org/ WHAT’S THE REALITY ABOUT DRINKING AT USI? KNOW HOW TO REDUCE RISK NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE!

Many students overestimate how much and how All students, whether they are on or off campus, CALL A FRIEND often other students drink in college. In reality, many are expected to follow the Code of Conduct.  Have a backup plan and a person to call for help. USI students choose not to drink, and those students If you choose to drink alcohol, keep these safety who do drink tend to do so in a reasonable manner. tips in mind: USE SAFE STRATEGIES There are plenty of ways to have fun on campus  Call an Uber or Lyft if you need a safe ride without alcohol. USI offers late-night events, SET DRINKING LIMITS BEFORE YOU START  Stick to your limit, and aim to keep your BAC home. movies, intramural sports, leadership programs, (blood alcohol content) to around .05, which theatre performances, outdoor adventure programs, for many people is about one drink per hour.  Download Rave Guardian, a free app by volunteer opportunities and much more! USI Public Safety that provides students Check out the campus calendar and get involved! EAT AND DRINK WATER BEFORE AND DURING THE PARTY with access to a variety of safety features.  Eating will help slow down the rate at which you For more info, visit USI.edu/rave. absorb alcohol and water keeps you hydrated. RESULTS FROM RECENT USE THE BUDDY SYSTEM ASK TO STAY OVER  Go out with a trusted group of friends and  Ask ahead of time if this is an option. Many STUDENT SURVEYS SHOW: stay together. party hosts would rather you crash on their couch than be held legally responsible of first-year students choose not to DRINK SLOWLY themselves for the consequences of your drink when hanging out with friends  Avoid shots and mixed drinks that contain actions when you leave. (USI Assessment Day, 2019) multiple shots. Drink beverages that take you longer to consume­—it takes your body about an hour to process each alcoholic beverage. KNOW HOW AND WHEN TO GET HELP! of students who choose to drink Signs that one of your friends is having a medical report having four or fewer drinks AVOID MIXING DRUGS, MEDICATIONS, ENERGY emergency (alcohol poisoning) and needs when at a party immediate help include (but are not limited to): (USI Assessment Day, 2019) DRINKS OR CARBONATED BEVERAGES WITH ALCOHOL   These can interact unpredictably when They cannot be awakened consumed with alcohol and can put you  Their skin is cold, clammy or bluish in color of first-year students do not think at high risk for alcohol poisoning or other  Their breathing is slow or irregular dangerous consequences. that alcohol is very important to the  They’ve vomited while passed out social life of campus (USI Assessment Day, 2019) ALWAYS PREPARE OR OPEN YOUR OWN DRINKS  You can be sure both how much alcohol you KNOW ABOUT MEDICAL AMNESTY! are consuming and that your drink stays safe USI cares about the safety of all its students. When of first-year students, when going out, from other drugs. calling to help a friend who is in danger from drinking prefer to be around people who either too much, know that you and your friend may don’t drink or drink moderately and PAY ATTENTION TO WHAT’S GOING ON AROUND YOU have certain immunities from legal penalties and  Keep an eye on the situation to stay safe. University-based sanctions. Don’t let the possibility stay in control Intervene if you see a situation that makes you (USI Assessment Day, 2019) that you might get in some small degree of “trouble” uncomfortable, and watch out for your friends. stop you from getting help—It’s just not worth it! NEVER DRINK AND DRIVE! Learn more about the Medical Amnesty Policy at FIND A DESIGNATED DRIVER (DD) USI.edu/deanofstudents. REMEMBER:  Be imaginative on how to decide: draw It’s better to be safe than sorry. If you are concerned straws, trade off or give incentives for being about a friend, immediately call USI Public Safety at The University of Southern Indiana The legal drinking age is 21. If you are under 21, 812-492-7777 on campus or 9-1-1 off campus for help. is committed to principles of equal not drinking is the only safe choice. the DD (free dinner, cash, etc.). opportunity and affirmative action.