Article: Especially when you're just starting college, you don't want to be taking huge risks or going far outside your comfort zone. If someone is trying to make you do something you don't want, say "I don't want to" or "No" and walk away.  If someone won't stop pressuring you, say "back off" and head towards a public place where there are witnesses. Make a scene (shouting, crying) if you need to. They're less likely to keep bothering you if everyone will see what they're doing. Drugs are not cool for school! Colleges are notorious for drug usage and this can harm your work performance tremendously.  Even taking a drug one time can start years of addiction and health problems. Don't get into a car with someone who has been drinking, either. Call a taxi or ride sharing service. It's better than crashing and possibly hurting yourself or someone else.  Alcohol in your system can worsen potential injuries. Getting into an accident is always bad, but it can be even more devastating or lethal if you're drunk. Start off slow, and feel out where your limits are. Blacking out isn't cool, it's dangerous. Don't get yourself kicked out or hospitalized because you wanted to party really hard.   Drink one glass of water in between each serving of alcohol. This helps you avoid a hangover due to dehydration. Don't push your limits. Blacking out drunk is dangerous, especially if you're around people you don't know well, because they may hurt you. Know how much is too much for you, and stay safe. Try sending yourself a text for each new glass of alcohol, so it's easy to track how much you've had. Get emergency medical attention if someone passes out drunk. They may look like they are sleeping, but they could be dying. Call an ambulance or drive them to the emergency room. Don't leave it unattended, or accept a drink you didn't see poured. If you leave a drink unattended, then toss it out. Colleges have the highest STD rates, and college is not the time for a pregnancy. Condoms and vaginal condoms are not guaranteed to work, as there can be holes in the material.   Use more than one method of birth control, in case one of them fails. For example, using both a condom and the birth control is much safer than only using either one. Pulling out does not count as birth control. Don't trust anyone who refuses to use your desired birth control method, or refuses to get tested for STIs before having sex with you. Sex is only okay if both people want it. Don't trust anyone who won't take "no" for an answer. Coercion, threats, whining, pleading, complaining, and violence are all examples of unacceptable ways to respond to someone who says "no" to sex.   Ask someone if they want to have sex before you initiate with it. Then, listen. Yes means yes. No means no. "I'm not sure" or anything unclear means not now. Never try to turn a "no" or "I don't know" into a yes. Wearing someone down is not the same as getting consent. Get help if someone tries to pressure you into sex or doesn't take your "no" seriously. That's creepy and wrong. Your school has resources to help you deal with this. Birth control can reduce your chances of getting an STI, but if you are sexually active, you can still get one. If something doesn't seem right, go to student health services.
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Avoid people who pressure you into doing things you don't want to do. Stay far away from drugs. Never drink and drive, or let someone else do so. Drink wisely (if at all). Watch your drink. Use contraceptives each time you have sex, if you are sexually active. Understand consent with regards to sex. Get tested for STIs as needed.