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<p class="MsoNormal">College students make up one of the largest groups of drug
and alcohol abusers nationwide.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Young people (ages 18 to 24) are already at a heightened
risk of addiction.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Four out of five college students drink alcohol.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Starting out in college produces some natural social anxiety
for many students. The temptation to drink is strong because college students
overwhelmingly find that alcohol makes socializing easier. Not all college
students immediately start binge drinking and doing drugs, but routinely
drinking to have more fun leads many students toward addiction.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:115%">Why College Students Turn to Drugs</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">The high rates of drug abuse among college students can be
attributed to a number of factors, including:</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman""> <u>
</u></span></span></span><u>Stress</u>. As students are facing the high demands
of coursework, part-time jobs, internships, social obligations and more, many
turn to drugs as a way to cope. <br></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u>Course load</u>. More students than ever are taking
stimulants, such as Adderall, to help them stay awake long enough to study or
complete assignments by their due dates. All too often, these prescription
drugs are obtained without a legitimate prescription. <br></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u>Curiosity</u>. College students are exploring many
new aspects of their lives in personal and professional realms. It’s not
uncommon for that self-exploration to dip into drug experimentation. <br></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style=""><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><u>Peer pressure</u>. College students who are
surrounded by other people experimenting with recreational and
performance-enhancing drugs are more likely to try these substances for
themselves.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:115%">Drugs of Choice on College Campuses</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">Trends change over time and no drug is immune to college
experimentation. However, there are a few substances that are consistently
abused among college students. These include:</p><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span><br>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><i><b>Alcohol </b></i>makes up the vast majority of
substance-related problems on college campuses. Because drinking is often
socially acceptable, recognizing a problem in college students who drink can be
difficult.<br><br> <span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>Dubbed the “study drug,” <i><b>Adderall</b></i> and other
stimulants are increasing in popularity among college students who are facing pressure
to meet all of their academic requirements.<br><br> <span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>As legislation tips in favor of <i><b>marijuana
</b></i>legalization, more college students are turning to pot as their drug of choice.
On some campuses, marijuana use outweighs even that of alcohol.<br><br> <span style="font-family:Symbol"><span>·<span style="font:7pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span>Popularized in the 90s, <i><b>ecstasy </b></i>has made a
resurgence in recent years in its pure form, known as <i><b>MDMA </b></i>or <i><b>molly</b></i>. College
students fall well within the target age range for the “party drug,” which is
most often abused by teens and 20-somethings. MDMA is most common at raves and
concerts.
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:115%">The Effects of Alcohol on College Students</span></b> <br></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Alcohol
is the most popular and dangerous drug on college campuses by far. To many,
drinking is synonymous with the college experience; alcohol is nearly always
present at house parties, sporting events and student get-togethers. Because
the use of alcohol during college is widespread and often condoned, many
college students end up drinking more alcohol more frequently than their peers
who aren’t in college. <br></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Nearly
half of students who drink have reported binge drinking, according to a report
by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Excessive drinking
is not only a major health concern in the long-term, it can lead to immediate
tragedies such as assault, injury, arrest and even death. Learn more about
binge drinking and the effects of alcohol on college campuses.</p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"><b><span style="font-size:20pt;line-height:115%">Referral and Hotline Information</span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">EOSC
Counseling Center (918) 465-1751, (918) 465-1810 </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Latimer
County Health Department (918) 465-5673 </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Eastern
Sky, PC (Personal Counseling) (918) 465-0300 </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">National
Institution on Drug Abuse 1 -800-662-HELP</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Information
and Referral line (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">National
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-234-0420 </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">National
Drug Hotline 1-800-662-HELP</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Cocaine
Helpline 1-800-COCAINE </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">Reach-Out
Hotline 1-800-522-9054</p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"> </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in">If
you have questions please call the EOSC PD at (918) 465-1718 or the Student
Services Office at (918)
465-1818.</p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"> </p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left:0in"> </p><span style="font-size:9pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">College Drug Abuse-Alcohol and Drug Addiction in
College Students (2017). In <i>AddictionCenter.</i>
Retrieved October 9, 2017, from <a href="https://www.addictioncenter.com/college/">https://www.addictioncenter.com/college/</a></span>
<br clear="all"><br><br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:small">-- </span><br style="font-size:small"><div style="font-size:small"><div dir="ltr">v/r<br><br>Alton L. Jones<br>Campus Police Chief<br>Eastern Oklahoma State College<br>Phone: 918-465-1739<br><a href="mailto:ajones725@eosc.edu" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">ajones725@eosc.edu</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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