ISD 200: International Student Development Week 8

Pitfalls of Studying in the US

ISD 200:INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEVELOPMENTWEEK 8

Ryan Packard

Agenda

Substance abuse in colleges Interpersonal violence Activity – What would you do if…? Resources for help Assignment 8

What is Substance Abuse?

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College party gone wild wrong!!

Police Probe College Party Gone Wrong – CBS report

Click here for YouTube Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=P3doIm-frcU

College is supposed to be the time of your life.

Beginnings

Academic pressure

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Partying

Peer 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

Click here for YouTube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=WCZZN4kTMic



Interpersonal ViolenceCould this happen to you?

Click here for YouTube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RmNo7TOkCjk

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

presentation.

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.

Assignment 8 Due Aug.20

Interpersonal violence and/or substance abuse:

In regards to interpersonal violence, unwanted pregnancy, severe psychological problems such as suicide, depression, or substance abuse, how would you help a friend in any one of these difficult situations?

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