“Drunk as a Skunk” is just one of the many speeches and activities that are taking place this week at Eastern for National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week, which began Sunday and continues through Saturday.

Eric Davidson, director of Health Education and Resource Center, will deliver the speech on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Coleman Hall room 2210.

Davidson has given the speech several times during the last three years not only at Eastern, but also at state and national conferences. His focus will be on alcohol poisoning, signs and symptoms, and steps to take if you think someone may have alcohol poisoning.

Davidson believes alcohol education in high school and elementary school often overlooks the importance of informing young adults of the dangers and consequences of drinking. In addition to the speech, he will lead structured role play activities and group discussion and will field any questions students may have.

“I learned a lot from the speech,” said Jim Gibson, a sophomore who attended last year’s presentation.

All are welcome to attend, but the focus will be toward resident assistants and other student leaders who will be most likely to intervene if an alcohol poisoning-related situation occurs. Those attending will receive a certificate of workshop completion.