pitfalls of studying in the us isd 200: international student development week 8 ryan packard
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Agenda
Substance abuse in colleges Interpersonal violence Activity – What would you do if…? Resources for help Assignment 8
What is Substance Abuse?
College party gone wild wrong!!
Police Probe College Party Gone Wrong – CBS report
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Academic pressure
Generally speaking,What causes substance abuse?
Research shows that having a family history of substance abuse makes a person more at risk for alcohol and drub abuse.
Also, individuals who have been victims of child abuse or who have been raised in poverty are more at risk.
When people, children, and teens especially, begin to have friends who use drugs or accept drug use as the “norm”, they are more likely to develop substance abuse issues themselves.
What causes substance abuse?more in regards to international students
Culture shock!!
Peer Pressure
Depression
Perfectionism
Some General Symptoms of Substance Abuse
Loss of interest in activities Suicidal thoughts or threats Forgetfulness Decline in grade or work
performance Increased risk taking Depression
On depression: College Students Speak Up
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Interpersonal ViolenceCould this happen to you?
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Activity – What would you do if…?
Break into Groups of 3-4!!
At least one member of the group should be from a different culture than
your own.
Some Resources
NSCC Counseling Center https://northseattle.edu/services/counselingor (206) 527-3676
The King County Crisis Clinic provides a confidential 24-hour crisis line at (206) 461-3222 Or visit their website at http://www.crisisclinic.org/
Asian Counseling and Referral 7cupsoftea.com – anonymous online counseling http://www.acrs.org/ International Programs (206) 527-3672 Police, fire, medical emergency 911 LET JOHN KNOW if you would like a copy of this
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Class Party, August 21st!
• Attendance is mandatory!! You will complete an evaluation of the class.
• You must have fun!!
• There will be food and drink.