The Alcohol & Drug Education Program provides opportunities for students to receive appropriate support, reflect on current choices, 并在电子游戏软件学习在药物使用方面做出低风险选择的策略.
Key Messages
Understand: how substances work, the effects on your wellbeing, the alternative options for using.
Reflect and Respect: yours and other reasons for using or not using; our choices impact the community
Plan: if you choose to use, practice safer use to reduce harm
Check-in: With yourself and others, access and offer support
Our Approach
The Alcohol and Drug Education Program is a comprehensive, 以社区为基础的努力侧重于在文化/环境中创造重大转变，以鼓励和支持有关饮酒的适当规范，并挑战与其他药物使用有关的态度和行为.
Philosophy
In the Center for Student Wellness we believe in a non-judgemental, holistic, harm reduction approach to substance use. 我们帮助学生反思他们的选择，以及他们的使用或不使用如何影响个人和社区福祉的各个领域. Every student deserves to feel respected, safe, and comfortable in all spaces across campus. If students choose to use, we encourage them to practice low-risk strategies, seek support, and stay healthy and safe.
Intervention Programs
If you need to register or want more information about one of the courses below, please click on the program name:
- Alcohol IQ: Alcohol IQ is a brief, online alcohol abuse prevention and harm reduction education program. 酒精智商是一个15-20分钟的在线节目，通过回顾酒精和毒品教育网站上的信息，教育学生饮酒和政策. You must use this form to answer questions, 至少80%的问题必须正确回答才能满足这一要求. If you do not answer the questions correctly, you will be asked to redo the program. Additionally, 你可以跟酒精和毒品教育项目的工作人员讨论结果. The additional follow-up is completely voluntary. Please note that there is NO FEE associated with this program.
- Choose Well 1.1: 选择好1:1是一个同伴促进的健康会议，重点关注酒精使用对个人和电子游戏软件社区的影响. Peer wellness coaches use a holistic, open and non-judgmental approach to help students better understand, reflect and plan in regards to their alcohol use. 完成“选择好”1:1对话的学生还应完成“在线酒精筛查”
- BASICS
- BASICS Booster
- Substance Use Assessment
- Alcohol Intervention Meeting (AIM)
- MODE (Marijuana and Other Drug Education)
- Marijuana Assessment
- Marijuana Intervention Meeting (MIM)
- Individual Voluntary Consultations: ADE offers free and confidential consultations by appointment. 这些课程通常持续50分钟，为学生提供机会探索他们与酒精和其他药物的关系，或讨论朋友的担忧, partners, and family members. Please stop by Gasson 013 or email adeprogram@eliogonzalez.com to schedule an appointment.
NOTE: There is a $50 fee assessed to students referred to BASICS, BASICS Booster, MODE, or Marijuana Assessment as part of a disciplinary sanction, and a $100 fee for students sanctioned to complete AIM, MIM,or a Substance Abuse Assessment. 那些自我推荐或寻求帮助的人可以免费获得酒精和毒品教育方案提供的任何服务.
Prevention and Community-Wide Programs
For more information about the programs below, please visit our Events page.
- AlcoholEdu: “大学酒精教育”是一个面向全体学生的全民预防项目, such as an entering first-year class. All incoming freshmen are required to complete AlcoholEdu for College. Access to the course begins on Monday July 29th. Part I of the course must be completed by Friday, August 16th. Forty-five days after completing Part I, students will receive an email prompting them to complete Part II of the course. Part II of the course must be completed by Friday, October 25th. 请注意:您必须获得80%或更高的分数才能通过并获得课程学分.
- ACA Group: Alcohol and other drugs can impact a family in a number of ways. If you experienced an environment where emotional disconnect, neglect, or trauma was present, it could influence and affect how you deal with all aspects of your life. ACA is not therapy but provides a safe, 不加评判的环境，让我们分享这些经历，从而找到力量, hope, compassion, and understanding. 如果您想参加虚拟会议，请联系Tim Burke, MSW, LICSW, LADC1，电子邮件 burketm@eliogonzalez.com
Take A Closer Look
Print让自己了解毒品和酒精的潜在影响可以帮助你和你的朋友保持安全. Click on each topic to learn more.
Know Your BAC
What is BAC and how do you calculate it?
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the amount of alcohol present in your blood as you drink. Keep in mind that your body processes alcohol at a constant rate of .5 oz per hour, regardless of how many ounces you consume. Therefore, the faster you drink, the higher your blood alcohol level will be.
12 oz of beer = 1 drink
5 oz of wine = 1 drink
.1.5 oz of liquor = 1 drink
Track your BAC by downloading the BACcards.com app or http://www.alcohol.org/bac-calculator/ (for Android).
* BC已购买订阅此应用程序，以使其免费为我们社区的所有成员. 通过提供BC证书，您将可以免费访问该应用程序以及校园资源. The information you enter is not shared with BC.
The Effects of BAC
For non tolerant drinkers, the relationship between BAC and the effects experienced is predictable, as shown in the chart below. At low to moderate BACs (.02-.07), the effects of alcohol are mainly pleasant, although some impairment is present. As BAC increases, the effects of alcohol become progressively more unpleasant and dangerous.
| BAC | Predictable Effects |
| .02%-.04% | Lightheaded: Relaxation, sensation of warmth, "high," minor impairment of judgment |
| .05%-.07% | Buzzed: Relaxation, euphoria, lower inhibitions, minor impairment of reasoning and memory, exaggerated emotions (good and bad) |
| .08%-.10% | Legally Impaired: Euphoria, fatigue, impairment in balance, speech, vision, reaction time and hearing, judgment, and self-control are impaired |
| .11%-.15% | Drunk: "High" reduced and depressive effects (anxiety, depression, or unease) more pronounced, gross motor impairment, judgment and perception severely impaired |
| .16%-.19% | Very Drunk: Strong state of depression, nausea, disorientation, dizzy, increased motor impairment, blurred vision, judgment further impaired |
| .20%-.24% | Dazed and Confused: Gross disorientation to time and place, increased nausea and vomiting, may need assistance to stand/walk, impervious to pain, blackout likely |
| .25%-.30% | Stupor: All mental, physical, and sensory functions are severely impaired, accidents very likely, little comprehension, may pass out suddenly |
| .31% and up | Coma: Level of surgical amnesia, onset of coma, possibility of acute alcohol poisoning, death due to respiratory arrest is likely in 50 percent of drinkers |
About Tolerance
一个对酒精有耐受性的饮酒者需要比不耐受性的饮酒者有更高的血液酒精浓度才能达到图表中所示的效果. If your BAC has to be higher than shown above to experience the same effects, you are probably tolerant to alcohol. 酒精耐受性是危险的，因为在你不知情的情况下会造成身体损伤.
Adopted from CHOICES, 2010. The Change Companies, Marlatt & Parks
Tobacco
How cigarettes affect the body: watch video
There are many known health risks clearly linked to tobacco use. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, and 69 of them are known carcinogens – substances that can cause cancer in living tissues.
Smoking cigarettes harms almost every organ in our bodies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. Known health risks of smoking and tobacco use include:
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- Lung cancer, emphysema and bronchitis
- Type 2 diabetes
- Many other forms of cancer
One of every three deaths by cancer in the U.S. could be prevented by quitting smoking. Cigarette smoking is the primary cause of more than 480,000 deaths each year in the U.S. – that’s the entire metropolitan population of cities such as Long Beach, Atlanta, Miami, Oakland or Cleveland. It’s also the cause of more preventable deaths than combined deaths attributed to HIV, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, alcohol, motor vehicle accidents and firearms.
Chew/Dip
Smokeless doesn’t mean it’s safe. Chew (sometimes called dip) causes many forms of cancer, the American Cancer Society reports. Chew users are exposed to as many as 30 carcinogenic chemicals. Health risks include cancer of the mouth, tongue, cheek and gums, esophagus and pancreas, as well as high blood pressure, heart disease and increased risk of stroke.
One can of chew can contain as much nicotine as 80 cigarettes, the National Spit Tobacco Education Program reports.
戒烟有巨大的好处，包括患口腔癌的风险降低4到7倍, and decreased instances of receding gum line, gingivitis, and pre-cancerous lesions of the mouth.
Resources:
Center for Student Wellness: Gasson Hall 013 | eliogonzalez.com/student-wellness | 617-552-9900 | oxfordju@eliogonzalez.com
- Information and resources on website
- 1:1 wellness coaching sessions to explore use
- Individual smoking cessation coaching sessions
- Smoking cessation groups
University Health Services: 2150 Commonwealth Avenue | 617-552-3225
保健处提供简短的咨询和建议，以帮助戒烟. Please make an appointment with Dr. Scott Jusseaume.
Massachusetts Smokers Helpline: Free, confidential telephone information,referral and counseling 1-800 TRY TO STOP(879-8678)
QuitWorks: Members of Boston College are eligible for free, telephone-based coaching sessions to quit smoking, vaping, or using nicotine products. 他们还可以获得免费的烟草治疗药物(口香糖、贴片或含片)。. 欲了解详情并注册，请访问马萨诸塞州戒烟和预防计划(MTCP).
Alcohol Poisoning
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
如果你注意到有人正在经历这些迹象或症状，必须立即就医.
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning include:
- A person is passed out and cannot be awakened
- A person has cold, clammy, or bluish skin color
- 一个人呼吸缓慢或不规则，每分钟呼吸少于8次或每次呼吸间隔超过10秒
- A person is vomiting and does not wake up
If you are concerned, always call for help!
BCPD: 617-552-4444
Health Services: 617-552-3225
Your health and safety is important to us. If you see someone exhibiting these signs, please get help! Or, if you feel you need help, get it!
在学生因酒精中毒或吸毒而接受援助的情况下, 我们支持并鼓励这种寻求帮助的行为，将其视为健康和安全的事情, not as a conduct matter. Don't avoid seeking help because you're afraid of getting yourself or someone else in trouble. Both you and the person you call for are covered by the help-seeking policy. It's more important to us that you are safe.
Read the full policy: BC.edu/helpseeking
When is it problem drinking?
Do You Have a Problem?
Moderate Drinkers Typically:
- Drink slowly (no fast gulping)
- Know when to stop drinking (do not drink to get drunk)
- Eat before or while drinking
- Never drive after drinking
- Respect nondrinkers
- Know and obey laws related to drinking
Problem Drinkers:*
- Frequently drink to get drunk
- Try to "solve" problems by drinking
- Experience personality changes—may become loud, angry, violent OR silent, remote, reclusive
- Drink when they should not—before driving or going to class/work
- Cause other problems—harm themselves, family, friends or strangers
People Addicted to Alcohol Typically:*
- Spend a lot of time thinking about drinking and plannign where and when to get the next drink
- Keep bottles hidden for quick pick-me-ups
- Start drinking without conscious planning and lose awareness of the amount consumed
- Deny drinking
- Often drink alone
- Feel they need to drink before facing a stressful situation
- 可能会出现“昏厥”——不记得自己在喝酒时做了什么，尽管当时在别人看来他们可能是“正常的”
- Miss work or skip class as a result of hangovers or choosing to drink
- 从宿醉到更危险的戒断症状，如谵妄性震颤(“dt”), which can be fatal
- Have or cause major problems with police, employer, family or friends
*If you have experienced any of the symptoms in the last two categories, it may be time to ask for some help with your drinking.
Here are some resources for help:
Alcohol and Drug Education Program
Gasson 013
617-552-9900
8wfh.eliogonzalez.com/ade
Center for Student Wellness
Gasson 025
617-552-9900
8wfh.eliogonzalez.com/student-wellness
University Counseling Services
Gasson 001
617-552-3310
8wfh.eliogonzalez.com/counseling
University Health Services
2150 Commonwealth Avenue
617-552-3225
8wfh.eliogonzalez.com/uhs
Alcoholics Anonymous
www.aa.org
Alcohol Screening
Online Alcohol Screening
Source: www.acha.org
Low-Risk Strategies
Minimize Your Risk
- Keep track of how much you drink by counting "standard drinks"
- Set a drinking limit near or below a BAC of .05
- Use a buddy system and have a plan in mind before attending an event
- Avoid using alcohol with any prescription or stimulant drugs
- Space your drinks over time
- Never leave drinks unattended
- Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
- Eat before and while you are drinking
- Be cautious when drinking liquor or mixed drinks due to their potency
- Mix and measure your own drinks
*Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal and against campus policy. Please keep in mind that consuming alcohol under 21 is a high-risk choice. If you choose to drink, the strategies above can help you stay safe.
Cannabis
The Effects of Cannabis
The active chemical in cannabis is tetrahydro-cannabinol, commonly known as THC. Cannabis can be categorized as a depressant, a hallucinogen, or a stimulant. As a result, it is difficult to detect how one will react after using.
Cannabis use can affect:
Concentration
Short and long term memory
Ability to learn
Alertness
Coordination
Sleep (interrupts REM for several days after use)
New research suggests that cannabis effects can last up to three days
Other considerations:
Heavy cannabis users may experience higher deficits in these areas
青少年(15-19岁)的大脑可能需要更长的时间才能从使用大麻的缺陷中恢复过来
For those predisposed to developing a mental illness, cannabis can lead to increased anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia
尽管个人可能会报告说，在短期内使用大麻会减少焦虑和抑郁, 长期使用它仍然有可能变得更糟，最终被用作管理焦虑和抑郁的应对机制.
Heavy cannabis use can lead to dependence. 美国国家药物滥用电子游戏正规平台所(National Institute on Drug Abuse)表示，30%的大麻使用者可能有某种程度的大麻使用障碍.
Withdrawal symptoms may include irritability, sleepiness, anxiety, decreased appetite, and cravings for cannabis. These symptoms begin the first day of abstinence, peak on day 2-3, and substide 1-2 weeks after last use.
Prescription Drugs
Prescription Drug Risks
The misuse of prescription drugs includes:
- Using higher doses or more frequently than prescribed
- Taking medication prescribed to someone else
- Alternating the delivery of the medication (e.g. crushing and snorting)
- Using a prescription medication to get high
| Examples | Method of Action | Potential Effects of Misuse | |
| Stimulants | Adderall, Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin, Dexedrine, medications prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). 能量饮料也被归类为兴奋剂，因为它们含有旨在产生兴奋剂效果的物质. | Increases alertness, attention and energy, elevates blood pressure, increases heart rate and respiration |
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| Central Nervous System (CNS) Depressants | Valium and Xanax. Sometimes referred to as sedatives and tranquilizers. Used for treatment of anxiety and sleep disorders | Slow down the brain’s activity. Produces a drowsy or calming feeling. |
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| Opioids | Codeine, Oxycodone, Oxycontin, Percocet. 处方麻醉品规定的术后疼痛缓解和管理的急性和慢性疼痛. | Attach to receptors in the brain that block the perception of pain |
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Vaping
Vaping
Understand How Vaping Works:
Watch Video
E-Cigarettes do not just release vapor.
This vapor contains nicotine, metals, and toxins found in second-hand smoke
While e-cigarettes do contain fewer chemicals than cigarettes, they still contain some of the same chemicals, such as formaldehyde.
Vaping liquids and aerosol can contain greater levels of metals than cigarettes.
Harmful ingredients include:
- ultrafine particles that can be inhaled into the lungs
- flavorants such as diacetyl, which is linked to serious lung disease
- volatile organic compounds
- heavy metals, such as nickel, tin, and lead
- Brain development occurs throughout early life into adolescence, to about age 25.
- Nicotine exposure, including use or passive smoking, can lead to addiction or can affect brain development.
Resources for more information:
University Health Services: 2150 Commonwealth Avenue | 617-552-3225
保健处可提供有关电子烟的简短咨询，并提供可用于帮助消除尼古丁依赖的药物建议. Please make an appointment with Dr. Scott Jusseaume.
Center for Student Wellness: Judy Oxford, Associate Director | oxfordju@eliogonzalez.com 酒精和毒品教育办公室网站| Gasson 013 | 617-552-9900
My Life, My Quit™: Text "Start My Quit" to 855-891-9989 or call toll-free 1-855-891-9989, http://www.mylifemyquit.com/
This is Quitting: text “VapeFreeMass” to 88709 | Flyer | http://truthinitiative.org/thisisquitting
疾控中心和其他政府机构:通过在线资源提供有关电子烟的“底线”