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Managing the RisksA Risk Management Presentation

For UT Dallas Student Organizations

Alcohol Use and Abuse

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It is mandatory for representatives of registered studentorganizations and individuals selected by the University tocomplete a risk management educational program.The Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 2639/Senate Bill 1138 (Texas Education Code Section S1.9361), effective September 1, 2007, regarding risk management education for members and advisors of student organizations registered at post secondary educational institutions.

Risk Management: It’s the Law

MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse

What is Risk Management?

Risk management considers the potential and perceived riskinvolved in student events and programs.

It includes monitoring organization activities and

taking bothproactive action and corrective steps to minimize accidentalinjury and/or loss. MANAGING THE RISKS ● Alcohol Use and Abuse

Why Risk Management?It is the responsibility of the University to define appropriateboundaries (University policy, the law, etc.) and assist you inmaking choices.It is your responsibility to acknowledge your own critical rolewhen it comes to your own safety and that of othermembers of the campus community.

This presentation is designed to familiarize student leadersand members of UT Dallas student organizations withproper risk assessment and management issues.


Types of riskPhysicalInjury, illness, death, hazing, sexual assault, binge/excessive drinking

PsychologicalHazing, sexual assault, eating disorders, alcohol and drug abuse

FinancialMoney handling, fundraising, budgets

ReputationalThe media, views from other members of the community

Environmental/physical spaceFire safety, property damage, exceeding room capacity, crowd control,driving

Other potential harmUnderage drinking, violating the law or University rules


Alcohol Use and Abuse

OBJECTIVES

1.Review actions to address common alcohol use andabuse problems

2.Describe legal and civil risks involved with alcoholservice

3.Name reasonable efforts to avoid criminal and civilrisks


ALCOHOL PROS & CONS

PROS• Fun• Good stories and hanging out• Meet people• Taste• Relaxing• Buzz

CONS• Having a hangover• Regretting behavior• Missing class• Blacking out (memory loss)• Arguing with friends• Getting behind in school

work• Having unplanned sex


ALCOHOL OVERDOSE

Critical medical situation if:

• Passed out and cannot be awakened or is semi-conscious but incoherent

• Vomiting without awakening

• Shallow, irregular breathing

• Cold, clammy, pale, bluish skin

• Seizures, convulsion, or rigid spasms


WHAT TO DO?

1.Call 911 IMMEDIATELY!!

2.Put the person in the recovery positions (Bacchus

Maneuver)

3.Stay with the person until help arrives


1. Raise the arm that is closest to you abovetheir head. Prepare to roll them towardsyou.

2. Gently roll them toward you, guarding theirhead from hitting the floor. The headshould rest in front of the arm, not on it.

3. Tilt the head up to maintain airway. Tucktheir nearest hand under the cheek to helpmaintain head tilt and raise the face off the


The Bacchus Maneuver

SOMEONE CAUSING PROBLEMS?• Gauge your response to their behavior

• Make clear statements. Speak to the point.• Use first person/“I-statements”• Be non-judgmental and non-threatening• Provide reason for your actions• Maintain control over the service of alcohol and over

emotions• Call the police if a situation gets out of control. The

Richardson Police Department and the UTD Police are available to help.


RED FLAGS

• Sets limits but cannot stick to them

• Makes promises about drinking but breaks those

promises.

• Lies or tries to hide drinking

• Forgets or denies events that happened when

drunk.

• As if a different person, they behave differently

when intoxicated compared to when sober


RED FLAGS (Cont.)

• Avoids social functions where alcohol not

available

• Feels guilty, embarrassed, or remorseful about

words or behavior when intoxicated

• High tolerance

• Drinks in the morning to treat a hangover or

avoid shakes


HOW TO RESPOND


• Pay attention to specific alcohol related behaviors• Share your concerns.

‒ For example: “When we go out and you [specific behavior], I feel [embarrassed, sad, concerned, etc]”

• If they do respond, really listen to what they say.• State your expectations clearly, ask for what you

want.‒ For example: “I Think it might be time for you to

talk to someone”• Offer to help them find help:

‒ Contact Amanda Smith at 972-883-4275‒ Counseling & Mental Health Center at 972-883-

2575

LEGAL ISSUES

• Civil Liability• Social host is any person or group of individuals who

serve alcohol in a non-commercial setting.• Social host is held financially responsible if gets

someone hurt, damages property , or causes injury• Serving alcohol to minors or other individuals• Obvious drunk or minor involved in car accident

resulting in death or injury• Avoid liability by not serving alcohol


COMMON LAW NEGLIGENCE

• Often used in civil and criminal law• Helps determine level of responsibility• Carelessness Vs. Negligence• Negligence Vs. Diligence• Recover financial compensation for negligence• Impact of stress on you, your organization, family,

and friends


UNIVERSITY POLICY

• Clearly prohibits underage drinking and other violations consistent with state law

• Student(s) subject to discipline whether conduct takes place on or off campus or whether civil or criminal penalties are also imposed for such conduct

• Ignorance of the policy does not protect from disciplinary action

• Important to become familiar with UT Dallas policies

• Go to www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties


http://www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties

First OffenseThe University will impose a minimum sanction of admonition(written warning) for a first-time alcohol policy violation, anddisciplinary probation and suspension of rights and privilegesfor a first-time drug policy violation.

Second offenses receive harsher penalties up to and including suspension or expulsion.

POLICY


PENALTIES

• Penalties include payment for damage to property

or such other penalty as deemed appropriate under

the circumstances of the incident at hand.

• Other penalties may be imposed for conduct

related to the unlawful use, possession, or

distribution of drugs or alcohol.


STATE LAWS• Many Students familiar with state laws.• Underage, excessive drinking, and alcohol-

influenced behavior most common violations• Impaired driving commonly problematic• Many tolerant of permissive drinking and driving;

minimize negative consequences• Find least drunk person for designated driving

instead of sticking to sober driving instead• Many unfamiliar with Affirmative Link• Go to www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties


http://www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/penalties

PROTECT YOURSELF

Reasonable Efforts:

• Hire a third party vendor• Prevent service of alcohol to minors (check IDs)• Always maintain control over the service of alcohol• Avoid self-serve containers (use bartender or beer bottles)• Watch out for problem drinkers and intervene early!• Go to www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/partysmart/

Alcohol Use and Abuse ● MANAGING THE RISKS


http://www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/partysmart/

PROTECT YOURSELF

Reasonable Efforts:

• Sober Host Training Program‒ Contact Amanda Smith at 972-883-4275

• Have food & non-alcoholic beverages available• Avoid drinking games• Call for help (fights, injury, or alcohol overdose)• Provide all guests a safe ride home• Alcohol resources available at www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/

Alcohol Use and Abuse ● MANAGING THE RISKS


http://www.utdallas.edu/thatguy/

SUMMARY

• Symptoms of Alcohol overdose include slow respiration, lapses in breathing; skin irregularities; and unresponsiveness.

• The FIRST thing you should do if you suspect someone is experiencing an alcohol overdose is call 911.

• When you are confronting someone who is causing problems when alcohol is present, it is best to use first-person/”I-statements.”

• Red flags that indicate that a person may have an alcohol problem include drinking in the morning to treat a hangover, forgetting or denying events that happened when drunk, and setting limits, but not sticking to them.


SUMMARY

• A social host is a private individual or group of people who serve alcohol in a non-commercial setting.

• You can reduce risk and liability associated with alcohol by watching out for problem drinkers and intervene early, hiring a third party vendor, and preventing service of alcohol to minors.

• Negligence reflects an individual falling short of what a reasonable person would be expected to protect another person from foreseeable risks of harm.

• Students and student organizations can be subject to university discipline for underage drinking, driving while intoxicated, and public intoxication.


UNIVERSITY RESOURCESFor Interventions, Referrals, and Treatment

UTD Counseling center972-883-2575

www.utdallas.edu/counseling

Crisis Line972-233-2233

UTD Health Center972-883-4275


http://www.utdallas.edu/counseling

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