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What You Should Know About Sex and Alcohol
- But were afraid to ask -

ALCOHOL IS A DEPRESSANT
Many people choose to drink alcohol. Some like the taste of certain drinks, others like to unwind or relax with a drink. Alcohol is typically available at on-campus parties, or other "social gatherings."

Drinking alcohol at social events does not signify a problem, but here are a few facts that you should know about alcohol when beginning a new relationship, meeting new friends, or continuing a romance:

DON'T CHEAT YOURSELF!
Sex is a wonderful and important part of life, but the fullest enjoyment of sexuality requires us to be clear thinking, responsible, and in control of the situation. Inappropriate use or abuse of alcohol may prevent us from making the best decisions and, consequently, rob us of a wonderful and important life experience.

HAVE YOU .  .  . 

In these and other ways, alcohol can actually reduce or destroy our ability to experience the full pleasure of sex.

Can We Help? All Inquiries are Confidential

ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG OFFICE (AODO)
For information or to make an appointment, call
333-7557
COUNSELING CENTER
One-to-one counseling and referral for alcohol-related problems, call
333-3704
HEALTH EDUCATION UNIT
For an appointment with the Sexuality Education Coordinator, call
333-2714
For handouts and other materials:
from the Health Resource Center at McKinley Health Center, call:
333-6000
from the Health Resource Center at the Illini Union, call 244-5994
McKINLEY HEALTH CENTER - (DIAL-A-NURSE)
For an appointment for any health problem, related to or resulting from alcohol use, call
333-2700

 Text reprinted with permission of Brown University, Department of Health Education.


If you are a registered University of Illinois student and you have questions or concerns,
or need to make an appointment, please call: Dial-A-Nurse at 333-2700

 

If you are concerned about any difference in your treatment plan and the information in this handout,

you are advised to contact your health care provider.

 

Visit the McKinley Health Center Web site at: http://www.mckinley.uiuc.edu


HEd. III-123

© The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois, 2005.

11-09-05

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