Alcohol and Drug Presentation

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To schedule a presentation, you can use our online presentation request form. You can also contact Michael Takahara, Advisor of Students Teaching Alcohol and other drug Responsibility, at Michael.Takahara@sa.ucsb.eduor 893-8297, for more information or to request a presentation.

Presentations on alcohol and other drugs are generally presented by STAR Peer Health Interns, but Michael Takahara is available as a speaker for specialized presentations.

Current Presentations:


Alcohol/Drug Values Clarification

Students examine their own values and see how alcohol and other drugs support or conflict with them. Discussion focuses on values, the alcohol biphasis response and preventing alcohol abuse from interfering with your goals and values.

Binge Drinking and Sober Reflections (video)

1 student, 16 shots in 4 hours caught on video by friends who were attempting to help him see and understand the effects of his drinking behavior. Discussion after the video centers on alcohol poisoning, blood alcohol content (BAC) factors, and how to reduce your risk for the negative effects of alcohol.

Drinking Stories(video)

Students discuss this 13 minute UCSB film about the consequences of their alcohol abuse:
DUI, injury, and acquaintance rape. Alcohol knowledge, self-monitoring, local drinking laws, and resources are the focus of this discussion.

Stimulant Pictionary

Caffeine, adderall, nicotine, cocaine and meth and all stimulants increase activity in the central nervous system. In low doses they increase energy, increase attention, raise the heart rate and blood pressure, increase respiration, and reduce appetite and thirst. In high dose there can be dangerous health effects.

Drug Jeopardy

Test your drug and alcohol knowledge while engaging in healthy competition, in this fun and interactive game show. Topics will include cocaine, GHB, tobacco, meth, MDMA, and more.

Bob Marley: The Music, The Man, The Marijuana

Bob Marley's influence in music, politics and culture can not be denied.He also used marijuana. This presentation takes a looks at how his values are reflected in his lyrics.It asks audiences to examine their own values as well. It covers marijuana basics, answers if marijuana is addictive, and describes the resources available to UCSB students.

Tobacco Family Feud

This Family Feud game looks at common beliefs about tobacco, hookah, and chew. Students learn current tobacco research, media literacy and cessation resources.

Stress Busters

Stressed? Practice quick and easy stress relievers, such as deep breathing, laughter, massage, progressive relaxation, and visualization.

Custom Presentations on Alcohol and Other Drugs

Can't find the presentation you are looking for? Ask us! We'll adapt any of our presentations to meet the needs of your group or we can develop a custom presentation on alcohol or other drug issues to meet your group's needs.

For more information Contact Michael Takahara, at Michael.Takahara@sa.ucsb.edu  893-8297. You can also request a presentation by filling out the online presentation request form.





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