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SAFE T-BIRDS: Say NO to Substance Abuse

KNOW the Facts
Alcoholism is a chronic disease that will affect a person for an entire lifetime. There are four main symptoms that are present when someone is dealing with alcohol dependence:

* Craving - having a strong need or urge to drink alcohol
* Loss of control - not being able to stop drinking once drinking has started
* Physical dependence - withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, sweating, shakiness and anxiety after drinking has stopped
* Tolerance - needing to drink greater amounts of alcohol to get high

Know if There is a Problem
If you think you might have a problem, ask yourself:

* Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking?
* Have you been annoyed if others expressed concern about your drinking?
* Have you ever felt guilty about your drinking?
* Have you ever had to drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or to get rid of a hangover?

DecideNO and Take Action NOW
You have a right to be safe. Seek out the following resources if you or someone you know has a problem with substance abuse.
* On Campus: CCCC Nurse Practitioner
* Concordia: Kerr's Counseling (785) 243-4164; Pawnee Mental Health Services (785) 243-8900; CKF Substance Abuse Treatement & Prevention Services (785) 243-6091
* Junction City: Alcoholics Anonymous (785) 762-6198; Pawnee Mental Health Services (785) 762-5250; Konza Prairie Community Health Center (785) 238-4711

Be an Active Bystander if Someone You KNOW is Abusing Substances

* Refuse to join in the behavior.
* Safely intervene to point out unacceptable behavior.
* Ask a college official help. You can make a positive difference in someone's life.
* Tell the individual that you want to help him or her.
* Encourage them to contact college officials or counselors and offer to go with them for support.

 

The SAFE T-BIRDS program is òòò½ÎÑÊÓÆµ's prevention and education efforts to help stop relationship violence in support of title IX, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, the SaVE Act and Clery Act.