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Young
adults have many choices to make as they move from high
school into the workforce or on to college. There is
no one standing over your shoulder to tell you what
to do or not do. You are now responsible for your own
decisions and their consequences! Using illegal drugs
such as marijuana, ecstasy, or crystal meth may seem
okay to try just once just to see what it's like, or
because your new friend urges you to try it! But, do
you REALLY know what you're putting into your body and
what it can do to you? Ecstasy can kill brain cells
permanently. Every body is different and reacts to these
drugs in different ways. Is it worth the risk of changing
your life to experience that one high?
Alcohol
is readily available and seems to be a part of college
life, especially if you're new. However, the consequences
of alcohol and other drug use in young adults can be
life changing, not only for you, but your friends. Binge
drinking may sound like fun... until you realize that
it can cost you hours of forgetting where you are and
what you did. One night of heavy drinking can affect
your abstract thought processes for up to 30 days. More
frighteningly, 90% of all campus rapes occur when the
victim or assailant has consumed alcohol and/or drugs.
Take
a moment to learn more about the drugs you think are
no big deal. The links below will lead you to the facts
about alcohol and drug abuse, and how you can lead a
productive and fun college life.
Campus
Blues
Finding solutions to problems that come up while attending
college.
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College
Drinking: Changing the Culture
Alcohol facts and myths
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The
BACCHUS Network
An international association of college and university
based peer education programs focusing on alcohol abuse
prevention and other related student health and safety
issues.
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DRUGSTORY.org
Offers links to websites that offer information on drugs
and drug related issues
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National
Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
Alcohol, tobacco and other drug prevention materials.
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FREEVIBE.com
Encouraging empowered decision making among young people.
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The
Anti-Drug
Excellent source for marijuana prevention publications,
information, and other tools.
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The
California Attorney General's website
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National
Institute of Drug Abuse
An institute of drug abuse research.
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The
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
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Join
Together
Media updates on substance abuse.
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The
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
and Violence Prevention
An organization providing nationwide support for campus
alcohol and illicit drug prevention efforts.
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