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.
ATOD Advisory Council & Subcommittees (
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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 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.
To ensure your safety at CSULB & in the community, 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 our 21st birthday card in your email!
Fall 2012 AA Meetings are open to CSULB students only.
Meetings are free & confidential!
Meetings dates: Every Wednesday from August 29, 2012- December 19, 2012.
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.
Friday, September 7, 2012
8:00pm-12:00am
Parking Lot 3
Start the Fall semester off right and have a mocktail on us!..Lots of food and fun will also be available for all CSULB students!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
11:30am-1:30pm
Central Quad
What would you like to see at CSULB events?...Candy, school supplies, food, gift certificates?...Send us your ideas!
Updated 8/30/12
