Alcohol and Drug Education
The Alcohol Task Force
The Brandeis University Alcohol Task Force is a team of students and staff that meets regularly to examine campus consciousness and create educational opportunities regarding student use of alcohol and other drugs. If you are interested in participating, please contact Erika Lamarre, director of Student Development and Conduct.
The Alcohol Education Class
The Alcohol Education Class is held monthly as an opportunity for students to learn alcohol and other drug facts. This class is often assigned to students who have been held responsible for alcohol and drug-related offenses. For more information please contact Erika Lamarre, director of Student Development and Conduct or Dawn Skop, the alcohol and drug counselor/educator. Visit the Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Educator Web site.
Signs and Symptoms of Alcohol Poisoning
- If the person is unconscious or semi conscious, or when you can't wake them up!
- Slow respiration (breaths) of eight or less per minute or lapses in between
- Cold, clammy, pale or bluish skin accompanied by smell of alcohol
- Don't wait for a person to show these signs to call for help. If you are concerned about someone's level of impairment, safety or well being - make the call. If a person shows any of the signs of alcohol poisoning- call immediately!
- While waiting for emergency transport,
- gently turn the intoxicated person on his/her side, and
- place a small pillow in the small of the person's back. This is important to prevent aspiration (choking) should the person vomit.
- Stay with the person until medical help arrives.
- If a person appears to be "sleeping it off" it is important to realize that blood alcohol levels may continue to rise -- putting the person's life in danger!
- When in doubt -- call for help!
BEMCo/Brandeis Campus Police - 781-736-3333.