Samples of videos available at "Beer, Booze and Books Online"
Dangerous drinking is one of the most serious health related issues facing college students today. Students need accurate, applicable information to assist them in avoiding the problems associated with dangerous college drinking.
Here it is... helpful and effective information to assist students in avoiding the problems associated with dangerous college drinking. College administrators as well as college and high school students and their parents will also find helpful information that contributes to the health, safety and success of college students. Take advantage of the variety of resources available including presentations, books, products and unique educational membership website the College Drinking Series.
The College Drinking Series provides access to:
- Beer, Booze and Books Online
- The ABCs of College Drinking Online
- The Parent's Guide to College Drinking Online
All the valuable information available in the campus favorite Beer, Booze and Books paperback as well as Jim's other two books is now reinforced by extensive video and graphics online. Your five month access provides critical, up-to-date information regarding:
- campus trends
- dangerous drinking issues
- low risk drinking strategies
- results of current research
- advise for parents
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Presentations
Jim has presented alcohol and other drug education and abuse prevention presentations for more than 400,000 students on more than 400 campuses around the US and Canada. He is an approved speaker for the NCAA Sports Sciences Speaker Grant program and has been recognized by the New Hampshire Legislature for his outstanding work in substance abuse education and prevention.
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Beer, Booze and Books
Here's the college student's guide to college drinking, "Beer, Booze and Books... a sober look at higher education." College and high school students as well as their parents, will learn some of the most critical information about college drinking available today including descriptions of various drinks and their strengths, impairment risks, addiction, recovery, family issues, spring break, fraternities and sororities, impact of alcohol on athletic and academic performance plus much, much more. Information regarding other drugs is included. (157 Pages)
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The Parent's Guide to College Drinking
This parent's how-to includes helpful advice for discussing alcohol and college drinking with teens and college students. Includes tips on what to look for, questions to ask, who to interview and critical information for evaluating the status of drinking problems on a prospective campus for their college bound teens. (111 Pages)
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The ABCs of College Drinking
College drinking is a reality for many students. For students who choose to drink, here are twenty five essential tips for avoiding the problems associated with heavy, dangerous drinking including drinks, drinking patterns, BAL, tolerance, impairments, low risk drinking, hangovers, etc. (65 Pages)
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About Jim
Jim Matthews, M.Ed. is the Coordinator of Health Education at Merrimack College in Massachusetts. Prior to this position, he was the Assistant to the Vice President for Alcohol and Other Drug Programs at Keene State College in New Hampshire where the campus newspaper identified his courses as the “most popular courses” at Keene State. Jim has been recognized by the New Hampshire Legislature for his work in alcohol and other drug education and abuse program. The NCAA has approved Jim’s presentations as part of its Sports Sciences Speaker Program.
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Post Cards and Magnets
The important harm reduction message Drunk ain't pretty is printed on post cards and magnetic sheets. Cards and magnets can be distributed where and when students least expect it.
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These folded business cards contain valuable messages regarding Alcohol Poisoning, Intervention, Blackouts, Hangovers, etc. Custom campus messages can also be added to these unique cards.
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Video Samples
Sample of movies available throughout the online book many of which are also are used in the Beer, Booze and Books presentation.
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Resources
Connect here with a variety of students, professionals, groups and organizations conducting exceptional work in confronting high risk alcohol and other drug use.
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"Your program motivated me to take a long hard look at my drinking. I’ve made some major changes in my life and feel I am back on track now. This is no exaggeration. You probably saved my life."
"I never realized there was so much to think about when it came to drinking. Now I understand why my parents are so concerned."
“I wish my friends could have heard you.”
“Finally someone willing to talk to us like adults.”
“Even though I don’t drink it was still cool. Now I know what to tell my friends.”
“I am so glad he didn’t preach. He simply gave us the facts and left the decision up to us. But now I know a hell of a lot more about that decision.”
"Your program motivated me to take a long hard look at my drinking. I’ve made some major changes in my life and feel I am back on track now. This is no exaggeration. You probably saved my life."
“The multi-media stuff was fantastic.”
“I learned more about alcohol in this hour than I did in all my health classes.”
“The best alcohol program I’ve ever been to.”
“I am glad Jim took the time to explain all of this to me.”
"I never realized there was so much to think about when it came to drinking. Now I understand why my parents are so concerned."
Parent Reactions
“I wish I would have heard this before I sent my first son off to college. Maybe he wouldn’t be having the problems at school that he is now facing”
“Wow! What an eye-opener.”
“I feel a lot more confident now about talking to the college representatives.”
"Your inspiring, enthusiastic and powerful words had a tremendous impact on all who were attending the conference."
Southwest Ohio Council of Higher Education
"Mr. Matthews’ easy to understand format was enhanced by very powerful graphics. He speaks on a personal level, relating very well to the cadets."
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
"Our athletes were receptive to the idea that you weren’t preaching to them."
St. Anselm College
"Evaluations from all of the brothers demonstrate that your honest 'straight talk' was of significant value to their comprehension of the issues."
Delata Upsilon Fraternity
"I found it to be incredibly helpful. Many of the members of my sorority came up to me after to tell me how much they enjoyed hearing you speak."
Delta Gamma Delta Sorority
"The topic of alcohol awareness is often met with resistance by students, however, I have received a great deal of positive feedback from administrators and students."
Catholic University
"I have decided I can still learn from your presentations no matter how many times I have participated in your programs."
Seton Hall University
Parent Reactions
“I wish I would have heard this before I sent my first son off to college. Maybe he wouldn’t be having the problems at school that he is now facing”
“Wow! What an eye-opener.”
“I feel a lot more confident now about talking to the college representatives.”
Program Evaluations
Reactions from
Campus Administrators:
Your inspiring, enthusiastic and powerful words had a tremendous impact on all who were attending the conference.
Southwest Ohio Council of Higher Education
Mr. Matthews’ easy to understand format was enhanced by very powerful graphics. He speaks on a personal level, relating very well to the cadets.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Our athletes were receptive to the idea that you weren’t preaching to them.
St. Anselm College
Evaluations from all of the brothers demonstrate that your honest 'straight talk' was of significant value to their comprehension of the issues
Delata Upsilon Fraternity
I found it to be incredibly helpful. Many of the members of my sorority came up to me after to tell me how much they enjoyed hearing you speak.
Delta Gamma Delta Sorority
The topic of alcohol awareness is often met with resistance by students, however, I have received a great deal of positive feedback from administrators and students.
Catholic University
I have decided I can still learn from your presentations no matter how many times I have participated in your programs.
Seton Hall University
Student Reactions:
Your program motivated me to take a long hard look at my drinking. I’ve made some major changes in my life and feel I am back on track now. This is no exaggeration. You probably saved my life.
I never realized there was so much to think about when it came to drinking. Now I understand why my parents are so concerned.
“I wish my friends could have heard you.”
“Finally someone willing to talk to us like adults.”
“Even though I don’t drink it was still cool. Now I kno
w what to tell my friends.”
“I am so glad he didn’t preach. He simply gave us the facts and left the decision up to us. But now I know a hell of a lot more about that decision.”
Your program motivated me to take a long hard look at my drinking. I’ve made some major changes in my life and feel I am back on track now. This is no exaggeration. You probably saved my life.
“The multi-media stuff was fantastic.”
“I learned more about alcohol in this hour than I did in all my health classes.”
“The best alcohol program I’ve ever been to.”
“I am glad Jim took the time to explain all of this to me.”
I never realized there was so much to think about when it came to drinking. Now I understand why my parents are so concerned.
Parent Reactions:
“I wish I would have heard this before I sent my first son off to college. Maybe he wouldn’t be having the problems at school that he is now facing”
“Wow! What an eye-opener.”
“I feel a lot more confident now about talking to the college representatives.”
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