Sex and Alcohol

 

As many as 70% of college students admit to having engaged in sexual activity primarily as a result of being under the influence of alcohol, or to having sex they wouldn't have had if they had been sober.

 

90% of all campus rapes occur when alcohol has been used by either the assailant or the victim.

 

55% of female students and 75% of male students involved in acquaintance rape admit to having been drinking or using drugs when the incident occurred.

 

Protecting Yourself:

• Avoid drinking too much. Alcohol impairs your ability to make smart choices.
• Don't go back to someone's room or leave a party with someone you don't know well.
• Trust your gut. If you feel at all uncomfortable, get out of the situation.
• Don't put your drink down. Don't accept an open drink from anyone. If your drink is out of sight, even for a few minutes, don't finish it. Get yourself a new one.
• Make a pact with your friends to watch out for each other, and spread the word about "Date-rape drugs" to everyone you know.