1. Managing the Risks
A Risk Management Presentation
For UT Dallas Student Organizations
Drug Use and Abuse
Presentation 3 of 9

2. Objectives
• Review facts about drug problems on college campuses
• Identify the drugs of concern on college campuses
• Learn how to tell if someone may have a drug problem
• Understand the consequences associated with drug
possession, use or abuse
• Identify ways student leaders can help someone who may
have a drug problem
• Identify ways student organizations can prevent drug abuse
and appropriately intervene
• Identify the resources for prevention and intervention.
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3. Recent News Stories Involving
Drugs On College Campuses
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4. Southern Methodist University
From December 2006 to May 2007, three SMU students
died from excessive use of alcohol or drugs. Subsequent
investigations revealed a campus culture that condoned
illegal drug use, possession, and distribution.
Oregon State University
In April 2008, six OSU students were arrested at their
off-campus residences in connection with a drug
traffic king ring that was distributing cocaine, Ecstasy,
and marijuana on and near the main campus.
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5. San Diego State University
On May 6, 2008, 33 SDSU students were arrested on a
variety of drug-related charges including distribution of
illegal narcotics through several fraternity houses.
Pennsylvania State University
In April 2009, four Penn State students and two former
students were charged with distribution of more than
400 pounds of marijuana. Two of the students arrested
were dealing drugs out of their fraternity houses.
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6. What Are The Drugs Of
Concern On College Campuses?
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7. Illicit Drugs Used Or Abused On
College Campuses
• Marijuana
• Cocaine
• Heroin
• Hallucinogens
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8. Marijuana
Facts Risks
• Common names: cannabis; • Nausea or vomiting
pot; weed; grass; mary jane • Coughing, asthma, and other
• Marijuana (or cannabis) is a respiratory problems
fast-growing plant with • Difficulty with short term
sticky flowers that memory
produces the psychoactive • Racing heart or agitation
substance THC. • Anxiety or panic attacks
• The primary effects sought • Headaches, dizziness, confusi
by those users are on
euphoria, relaxation, and • Possible physical and
changes in perception. psychological dependence
• Clumsiness, loss of
coordination
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9. Cocaine
Facts Risks
• Common Names: Coke; • Increased body temperature
and heart rate
Crack; Blow; Snow; Nose
• Agitation, anxiety, and
Candy
paranoia
• Cocaine is a stimulant
• Dizziness, nausea, or vomiting
extracted and refined from • Violent behavior
the Coca Plant • Kidney failure
• The primary effects sought • Seizure, stroke, or heart attack
by users include feelings of • Severe damage to the nose
well-being, decreased Increased chances of
appetite, heightened miscarriage, premature
stimulation, sexual labor, and stillbirth
arousal, and increased • High probability of
focus. dependence on cocaine
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10. Prescription Drugs Abused On
College Campuses
• OxyContin • Xanax
• Vicodin • Ritalin
• Fentanyl • Adderall
• Ambien • Dexedrine
• Valium
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11. Adderall & Ritalin
Facts Risks (when abused)
• Common names for • Insomnia
adderall: brain • Headaches
food, smarts, little • Fever
speedy, and altoids • Increased heart rate
• Common names for ritalin: • Lower GPA
poor man’s cocaine, R • Extremely high addictive
pop, coke junior, study potential
buddies, and vitamin R
• The primary effects sought
by users include staying
awake, improving
concentration and losing
weight.
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12. Xanax
Facts Risks (when abused)
• Common names for: • Headaches, drwsiness, dizzin
Xanax; Nirvana ess and amnesia
• Xanax is a sedative and • Clumsiness, loss of muscle
depressant prescribed for coordination
anxiety disorder, panic • Vivid dreams or
attacks, and sleeplessness. hallucinations
• If it used recreationally • Dry mouth
(abused) to relax and • Changes in libido
relieve stress • Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Rash or an allergic reaction
• Regular or excessive use can
lead to dependence and
addiction
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13. OTC Drugs And Other Substances
Abused On College Campuses
• Dramamine • Salvia
• Tylenol PM • Aspirin
• Sominex • Diet pills
• Cold Medicine/DXM • Alcohol
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14. Why Do College Students Take
Drugs?
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15. Factors Affecting Drug Use Or
Abuse
1. Genetics and Family History
2. Parental Attitudes and Behaviors
3. Substance Abuse in High School
4. Perceived Expectations of Positive Effecs
5. Mental Health Problems
6. Social Influences
7. Student Organization Membership
8. Religion and Spirituality
9. Student Engagement
10. Competitive Sport Participation
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16. What Are The Signs That
Someone Has A Drug Problem?
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17. Drug Problem Red Flags
• Life problems related to the drug use
• Setting and exceeding limits
• Making promises about use and breaking those promises
• Lying about or trying to hide the amount/frequency of
drug use
• Forgetting or denying things that happened while
intoxicated
• Behaving very differently when intoxicated than when
sober
• Avoiding social functions where drugs are not available.
• Feeling guilty, embarrassed, or remorseful about things
done/said while intoxicated
• Very high tolerance
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18. What Are The Consequences
Associated With A Drug
Problem?
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19. DRUG PROBLEMS: POTENTIAL
EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND WELL-
BEING
• Greater risk for health problems including infection from
blood-borne pathogens, lung disease, heart problems, brain
damage, liver damage, and death from overdose.
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20. Drug Problems: Potential Effects
On College Education
• College Students who use or abuse illicit and prescription
drugs do not perform well academically including having
lower GPAs.
• Federal and state laws bar certain students with past drug
convictions from receiving financial aid.
• Suspension is the recommended penalty for the illegal
use, possession, and/or sale of a drug or drug
paraphernalia.
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21. Drug Problems: Potential Effects
On Graduate School Or
Employment
• Many companies have a “zero tolerance” policy for drug
convictions regardless of the position.
• Almost all professional schools including medicine and law
conduct criminal background checks on applicants.
• Most states require a criminal background check for those
individuals seeking licensure in certain fields
(e.g., teaching, law, and medicine).
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22. Drug Problems: Potential Effects
On Participation In Athletic
Activities
• Many professional sports leagues and amateur athletic associations
have banned the use or possession of illegal drugs, steroids, and
certain prescription drugs by athletes.
• Athletes who test positive for prohibited drugs and steroids may be
subject to sanctions:
‒ Loss of recognition
‒ Removal of accomplishments from record books
‒ Suspensions
‒ Fines
‒ Lifetime bans
• Federal and state laws also make it illegal to possess or sell anabolic
steroids without a valid prescription. Violations of these laws can
include fines and jail time.
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23. Drug Problems: Potential Effects
On Family, Friends, And Peers
• Drug abuse by a pregnant women can result in
miscarriages, still births, underdevelopment, or risk to the
developing baby’s health.
• Family and domestic violence also occurs more frequently
in households where one or more individuals is abusing or
is addicted to drugs.
• Abusing drugs (including the mixing of drugs and alcohol)
can also lead to higher risk of injury or death as a result of
car accidents.
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24. WHAT CAN I DO TO HELP?
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25. Intervening: Deciding To Help
Why should I be the one who gets involved?
• As an officer or authorized representative of your
student organization, you bear an important
responsibility for keeping your members safe.
How can one member’s actions affect my organization?
• Use, possession, or distribution of illicit drugs or abuse of
prescription drugs can expose your organization to
university discipline, criminal charges, or lawsuits.
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26. Intervening: Deciding To Help
Am I just overreacting?
• If you are noticing that a member of your organization is
having problems you are not overreacting. Some is
probably wrong.
Why get involved if they are not hurting anyone?
• Don’t wait for a friend or peer to “bottom out,” drop out
of school, or hurt themselves or someone else before
you decide to take action.
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27. INTERVENING: TAKINGACTION
Talk with a professional
• Health Center: 972-883-4275
• Counseling Center: 972-883-2747
Conduct an Intervention
• Help a peer or friend understand and accept the nature
of their relationship with drugs, ask them to address the
problem, and lead them to help.
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28. How To Conduct An Intervention
• Pay attention to specific behaviors that concern you
• Share your concerns
• Listen to what they say
• Ask for what you want
• Offer to find them help.
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29. What Can My Organization Do
To Help?
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30. Prevention: Risk Management
Strategies
Engage in prevention and intervention dialogue
• Talk with other officers, alumni, and parents about ways
to maintain a drug-free culture.
• Explain to all members the expectations for appropriate
behavior and conduct at organization events.
Identify members who may be at risk
• Make sure your organization’s leaders know the signs
associated with drug use or abuse.
• Maintain good communication with the other leaders of
your group to know when a member may be in trouble.
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31. Prevention: Risk Management
Strategies
Understand the resources available
• Review university and other resources that provide
facts, risks, and prevention and intervention tools.
• Attend a workshop or training session offered by the
university or have someone come talk to your group
Attend/host prevention programs and events
• Host an event, bring in a guest speaker to increase
awareness about drug abuse.
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32. Prevention: Risk Management
Strategies
Develop policies and procedures
• Include drug-free statements in important documents
such as event flyers and recruitment materials.
• Develop written steps for intervening if a member of
your organization has a drug problem.
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33. Summary And Review Of Your
Knowledge
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34. SUMMARY
• As a student leader, you are responsible for health and safety
of all of the members of your organization as well as their
conduct during events and activities.
• Abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications
is one of the biggest drug-related problems on college and
university campuses.
• Intervening to help a peer who has a drug problem requires
someone to recognize the signs, make the choice to help, and
then take action.
• Illicit drugs include any drug for which it is unlawful to
use, possess, or distribute by law and include
cocaine, marijuana, and Ecstasy.
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35. SUMMARY
• Prescription drug abuse is the use of prescription drugs –
such as Xanax, Ritalin, and Adderall – in ways not intended
by the prescribing doctor.
• College students are more likely to abuse prescription drugs
because they are widely available, free, and are not
considered to be as harmful as illicit drugs.
• There are signs – physical, psychological, and behavioral –
that you can watch out for that tell you that a friend or peer
has (or may have) a drug problem.
• Peer pressure, desire to belong to a student
organization, and previous drug use in high school are all
factors contributing to drug use (or abuse) in college.
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36. SUMMARY
• The illegal use, possession, or sale of drugs can result in
severe consequences including loss of financial
aid, suspension from school, lost job opportunities, physical
harm, and criminal penalties.
• Appropriate ways for a person to help someone with a drug
problem include talking with a professional, calling the
health center at 972-883-2747
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37. UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
Interventions, Referrals, Training and Treatment
• UTD Counseling Center
972-883-2575
utdallas.edu/counseling
• Health Services
972-883-4275
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38. UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
Educational Materials and Training
• Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
http://www.utexas.edu/student/vpsa/security/drugfree/index.html
• UHS Health Promotions Resource Center
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39. UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
University Discipline
http://www.utdallas.edu/judicalaffairs/UTDJudicialAffairs-
HOPV.html
Texas Law
http://www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties/
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40. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Discuss with your organization’s leadership
• Faculty/staff advisor
• Risk Management Officer (or other officer)
• Alumni members/organization
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41. Review Your Knowledge
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