healthandwellness

Student Support Services

022 Student Union
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton, OH 45435-0001
937-775-3749 (Office)
937-775-3742 (Fax)

Health and Wellness

Alcohol and Other Drug Education and Prevention Program

Sexual Assault Prevention Program

College is often a time of adventure, trying new things, and finding out who we are and what you want out of life.

College can be a time of growth, challenge, and change. A college environment may present new life experiences, like taking care of when and what you eat or how much sleep you get. There may be new sexual pressures or the need to take care of your sexual health.

Similarly, the reality of alcohol and college may present unfamiliar situations and choices. In all the excitement, change, and at times, difficulties of being a college student, keeping a balanced, well-rounded lifestyle may seem its own challenge.

Wellness encompasses physical, emotional, social, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual well-being. When one area is not well, all other areas may be affected or feel more difficult or problematic.

Similarly, a balance with some focus and attention to each of the areas often makes life more manageable and enjoyable.

Alcohol & Drugs

Wright State University realizes alcohol and alcohol-related issues are of concern to students. To serve as a resource and active educator to help students deal with alcohol-related concerns, the Office of Student Support’s Health and Wellness Initiatives offers extensive programming and information resources in a non-judgmental, student-focused environment.

Services Offered

The Office of Student Activities offers a number of services to address alcohol-related concerns through its Health and Wellness Initiatives. Students are always welcome to use resources ranging from referrals to programming.

The Office of Student Support Services is a referral source for services on campus and throughout the Dayton Community.
A Peer Education Program allows students to earn academic credit for the planning and implementation of alcohol prevention programs for the university community.
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW), recognize annually in October, aims to reduce the harmful effects of alcohol as well as re-establish healthy norms as they relate to the college experience.
Alcohol-Free Programming uses non-traditional approaches to involve students. Activities ranging from mocktail events during NCAAW, Homecoming, Welcome Week, and May Daze to activities using FatalVision "beer goggles" that safely simulate various levels of alcohol impairment and subsequent effects on actions.
General Alcohol Prevention Programs reach students in residence halls, classes, and student organizations. Presenters use lectures, skits, games and video/CD-ROM to address topics including binge drinking, alcohol and other drugs, and predatory/date rape drugs.
The Office of Student Support Services provides up-to-date informational resources including brochures, videos and CD-ROMs for individual use or for student projects or programming.

SYMPTOMS OF ALCOHOL POISONING

1. Person is unconscious or semiconscious and cannot be awakened.

2. Skin is cold, clammy, pale or bluish.

3. Breathing is slow, less than 8 times per minute, or irregular, with 10 seconds or more between breaths.

4. Person vomits while "sleeping" or passed out, and does not wake up after vomiting.

WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF ALCOHOL POISONING

1. Get help. Call someone, a staff member, an ambulance, public safety (775-2111), someone who can help.

2. Do not leave the person alone. Turn the victim on his/her side to prevent choking in case of vomiting.

3. Always be "better safe than sorry" if you are not sure what to do.

DID YOU KNOW?

Wright State University Policy for a Drug-Free Campus

(Based on the Core Survey 1999.)

72% of Wright State students did not get into an argument or fight as a result of drinking or drug use in the past year.
89% of Wright State students have not performed poorly on a test or important project as a result of drinking or drug use in the past year.

62% of Wright State students have not driven a car while under the influence of alcohol or others drugs in the past year.

Contact Us:

Director, Student Support Services

022 Student Union
Katie Deedrick
katie.deedrick@wright.edu
(937) 775-5742 (Office)
(937) 775-3742 (Fax)

Administrative Specialist, Student Support Services

022 Student Union
Barbara Allbright
barbara.allbright@wright.edu
(937) 775-3749 (Office)
(937) 775-3742 (Fax)

Student Assistant

022 Student Union

Jennifer Budzek

budzek.3@wright.edu

(937) 775-3749 (Office)

(937) 775-3742 (Fax)