Alcohol and Other Drug Education Week
Saint Louis University's Alcohol and Other Drug Education Week will take place at 博彩网址大全 Feb. 5-10. See below for events that are fun, informative and supportive.
3-4 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5
MDD 1076
Presenter: Michelle R. Dalton, PhD, LPC
Assistant Professor, Medical Family Therapy
Participants will learn about the nuanced landscape of substance use within the LGBTQIA+ community, gaining a comprehensive understanding of hazardous use, binge drinking and associated risks. Through insightful discussions, this talk aims to empower participants to make sound choices and contribute to the creation of safe places within the community.
5-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5
Wuller Hall Classroom 222
博彩网址大全’s Harm and Alcohol Risk Reduction Program (SHARRP) is an evidence-based risk-reduction program designed to provide students with education and practical strategies to make safe and responsible decisions regarding alcohol use. The program incorporates science, data, and engaging demonstrations to inform students of various risk-reduction approaches to alcohol use.
3-4 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6
DSH 273
Presenter: Jay Winig, LCSW, CRADC
Counselor, University Counseling Center
The purpose of this presentation is to have open, engaging and nonjudgemental discussions about college drinking, including talking about responsible use and misuse of alcohol, and tips and tools to drink safer.
5-6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6
Wuller Hall 2nd Floor
If you are interested in joining the Sober at 博彩网址大全 Collegiate Recovery Community, feel free to drop by our weekly meeting in Wuller Hall. You can learn more about the Collegiate Recovery Community here.
6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6
Wuller Hall Classroom 222
Cannabis Harm and Risk Mitigation is a facilitated workshop that incorporates science, data, and evidence-based information on cannabis and promotes healthy decision-making and risk mitigation.
3-4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7
Wuller Hall Classroom 222
Prevent Ed will offer Overdose Education and Naloxone Training: Learn how to correctly identify and respond to an overdose event, including how to administer naloxone, and how to prevent future overdoses. (Naloxone is provided on a first come, first served basis while supplies last). Learn more about Prevent Ed here.
4-5 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7
ISE 230
Presenter: Fred Rottnek, M.D., MAHCM
Professor and Director of Community Medicine, Family and Community Medicine
Program Director Addiction Medicine Fellowship
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Objectives: As a result of this session, participants will be able to:
- Recall messages of harm reduction that are already part of our culture;
- Discuss the risks and benefits of cannabis use;
- Identify ways to reduce risk with cannabis, tobacco, and nicotine use
6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7
PML - LL 010
Presenters: Tori Harwood, M.S., CHES and Jesús Quiñones, M.A.
Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness
In addition to providing information on the reduction of harm related to substance use, interpersonal violence, acts of bias and discrimination, and suicide/mental well-being, this training will also cover:
- Importance of building community connectedness through the development of safe and inclusive campuses and how it contributes to a reduction of harm;
- Importance of being an engaged community member;
- Methods of showing care through being an engaged community member;
- Overcoming challenges that might be faced when assessing the ability to be an engaged community member and how different identities might influence the ability or willingness to show care or be an engaged community member;
- Available resources
11 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8
Location: BSC North Lobby
Meet representatives from various campus resources such as the Student Involvement Center, Student Health Center, Campus Recreation and Wellness, Department of Public Safety, University Counseling Center, and the Office of Student Responsibility and Community Standards for information, activities, and giveaways.
4-5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8
Eckelkamp Center in Wuller Hall
Problematic substance use affects not only an individual but also family and friends. Caring for someone with substance use problems often leaves loved ones with feelings of desperation, worry, shame and anger. In this program, Associate Provosts Stacey Harrington, J.D., and Debie Lohe, Ph.D.; Fred Rottnek, M.D., professor and director of community medicine and program director of addiction medicine in Saint Louis University’s School of Medicine; and JJ Janulis, director of the Office Student Responsibility and Community Standards will share their experiences with 12-step programs and other interventions designed to help those who know or have known such feelings concerning the substance use of a loved one. This event is open to any member of the 博彩网址大全 community who wants to learn more about finding support and hope while caring for someone with problematic substance use.
5-7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8
Cook 330
博彩网址大全’s Harm and Alcohol Risk Reduction Program (SHARRP) is an evidence-based risk-reduction program designed to provide students with education and practical strategies to make safe and responsible decisions regarding alcohol use. The program incorporates science, data, and engaging demonstrations to allow students to be educated consumers of alcohol if they choose to consume it.
7 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 10
Grand Dining Hall
Stop by and get a hearty Mardi Gras-themed breakfast. Don't forget your resource beads on the way out! Limited free breakfast for those without a meal plan.