{"id":118990,"date":"2023-03-14T15:03:47","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T20:03:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/?p=118990"},"modified":"2023-03-15T09:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T14:35:55","slug":"have-a-safety-plan-for-spring-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/news\/have-a-safety-plan-for-spring-break\/","title":{"rendered":"Have a safety plan for spring break"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Spring break! It\u2019s a time for some much-needed relaxation, sleep and socializing. Whether you\u2019re traveling or staying close to home, it\u2019s important to stay safe when you or those around you are drinking or using other drugs. Here are some things to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<h4>Have fun and skip the alcohol or other drugs<\/h4>\n<p>Regardless of your plans, staying sober is always an option. No, you won\u2019t be the only one, and yes, you can still have fun. To make it easier to not use when others are, plan what you\u2019ll say to turn down offers to drink or use.<\/p>\n<h4>Lower your risk if choosing to use<\/h4>\n<p>The healthiest and least-risky choice is to avoid using alcohol or other drugs. However, if you choose to use, here\u2019s how to lower your risk:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use alcohol in moderation and space your drinks.<\/li>\n<li>Use only low-potency THC or cannabis and go slow.<\/li>\n<li>Only use pills as prescribed for you by a medical professional and from a licensed pharmacy.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid mixing substances, including alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs.<\/li>\n<li>Use only when others are around so they can help if you need it.<\/li>\n<li>Many drugs and counterfeit pills are laced with dangerous ingredients like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/opioids\/basics\/fentanyl.html\">fentanyl<\/a>. Use a fentanyl test strip before taking any drugs purchased anyplace other than a licensed pharmacy or dispensary.<\/li>\n<li>Carry Narcan, a safe medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose. <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/make-good-decisions\/narcan-at-uwm\/\">Learn more about Narcan at UWM<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Plan for getting home safely with a sober ride.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Help someone who\u2019s had too much<\/h4>\n<p>Learn the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/make-good-decisions\/emergencies\/\">signs of overdose and what you can do to help<\/a>. If you\u2019re staying local, keep in mind that UWM\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/police\/resources\/department-resources\/victim-assistance\/\">victim assistance policy<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.legis.wisconsin.gov\/statutes\/statutes\/961\/iv\/443\">Wisconsin Good Samaritan laws<\/a> prioritize safety over citations for people who are drinking or using drugs. If you\u2019re traveling, make sure you have a sober driver and a cell signal in case of emergency.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, reach out if you think or know you or someone you care about has a problem with alcohol or other drugs. Please contact a professional at the <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/wellness\/\">Student Health and Wellness Center<\/a>. If you or a loved one is facing a mental health crisis or in need of immediate support, call or text UW Mental Health Support 24\/7 at 888-531-2142, or start a chat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/na0.icarol.com\/pub\/Messaging\/StatusBadge.aspx?orgNum=2036&amp;pid=813&amp;cc=en-US\">UW Mental Health Support 24\/7 Portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Help is available and people with substance use problems can and do get better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stay safe this spring break with these tips from the UWM Student Health and Wellness Center.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40008,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[]},"categories":[336],"tags":[],"section":[],"display_categories":[],"related-coverage":[],"uwmnews-feed":[],"class_list":["post-118990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-student-announcements"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.2) - 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