I definitely wanted to do my reflection on
the lecture given by Betria Stinson on alcohol and drugs. She informed us on
the alcohol and drug use present at UGA, the effects of alcohol on our bodies,
the standard drink within different types of alcohol, and also gave us some
harm reduction strategies. This topic interested me because of the prevalence
of drugs in alcohol in college students and specifically UGA. We are at an age
where alcohol and drugs are constantly around us and therefore I was very
interested in learning more about the subject.
Alcohol and drugs impact my life
in a few different ways. Socially, I am surrounded by peers that consistently
drink alcohol and where drinking is a large part of college life. This social
aspect has put me in the position to decide if, when, and how I want to drink
as well. I think while the college social atmosphere puts a lot of emphasis on
drinking heavily, I have learned through this speaker that there are many ways to
drink socially and responsibly without making some of the mistakes college
students make when drinking. Drugs have also impacted my life in the way
that there are pressures to try new things in college and it is important to
stick to your individual morals and beliefs when faced with these pressures.
This topic is also very important to public
health in general. While drinking can be healthy in moderation, the overuse of
alcohol and participation in drugs has let to many addictions and diseases. We
are fortunate in this day to have many support groups and rehabilitation
centers to help those that are willing and motivated to get better.
The only remaining thoughts I have regarding this
topic is are there more resources we could provide to college students to
educate them about drinking responsibly? Would the students even use these
resources if they were available or is this not a top concern for them at this
point in their lives?
I agree that you should stick to what you are comfortable with regarding drugs and alcohol. What constitutes as having a fun time for one person is not always the same as another's idea of a good time. It is good to know yourself and what your limits, as well as be respectful of others' choices.
ReplyDeleteI also thought that Betria's lecture over drugs and alcohol was important. I agree with Erin that we are in a time in our lives and environment where drinking and drug usage is everywhere, and in order to know what and what not to do/use, students and the public population should be more educated on these two topics. After all, they greatly affect our health. I think if we are educated and know all of the risks we are taking when drinking alcohol or using drugs, we will definitely be smarter in our choices and can possibly reduce the percentage of the college population, as well as the population in general, who drink alcohol and use drugs.
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