Student Health Center: BITES
Basic Information, Tips and Educational Stories
by Jessica Butts
Issue date: 4/1/06 Section: Health
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APRIL IS...
NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH
Did you know?
- -1 in 4 college women have been victims of rape or attempted rape
-90% of victims know their assailants
-85% or more of sexual assaults involve alcohol
-Binge drinkers are 3 times more likely to be sexually assaulted than non-drinkers
of alcohol.
Alcohol is the number one date rape drug! Other drugs (rohypnol, GHB, ketamine) also increase the risk of sexual assault when slipped into a drink.
These drugs are colorless, odorless, & tasteless. The effects happen within 15-30 minutes and can last for hours. Effects can include dizziness, feeling intoxicated, sleepiness, and amnesia-like symptoms.
Take precautions to protect yourself against these drugs:
- -Avoid drinking alcohol, if you choose to drink, do so in moderation (drinking under the
age of 21 is illegal).
-Only drink from un-opened containers or drinks you've seen poured
-Never leave your drink unattended
-Avoid group drinks (punch bowls)
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault please utilize the following resources for support:
Safe Horizon (718) 933-1000
Public Safety (718) 960-8593
North Central Bronx Hospital Sexual Assault Treatment Program (718) 519-5722
Answer to last trivia question: The feet account for one quarter of the bones in the human body (26 bones in each foot= 52 of 206 total bones).
Question: How many people suffer from allergies in the United States?
Look for the answer in the NEXT issue of Student Health Center BITES
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