[Eoscstudents] EOSC PD Monthly Safety Email

[Alton Jones]

College students make up one of the largest groups of drug and alcohol
abusers nationwide.


Young people (ages 18 to 24) are already at a heightened risk of addiction.


Four out of five college students drink alcohol.


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.


*Why College Students Turn to Drugs*


The high rates of drug abuse among college students can be attributed to a
number of factors, including:

·         *Stress*. 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.

·         *Course load*. 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.

·         *Curiosity*. 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.

·         *Peer pressure*. College students who are surrounded by other
people experimenting with recreational and performance-enhancing drugs are
more likely to try these substances for themselves.

*Drugs of Choice on College Campuses*


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:

·         *Alcohol *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.

 ·         Dubbed the “study drug,” *Adderall* and other stimulants are
increasing in popularity among college students who are facing pressure to
meet all of their academic requirements.

 ·         As legislation tips in favor of *marijuana *legalization, more
college students are turning to pot as their drug of choice. On some
campuses, marijuana use outweighs even that of alcohol.

 ·         Popularized in the 90s, *ecstasy *has made a resurgence in
recent years in its pure form, known as *MDMA *or *molly*. 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.



*The Effects of Alcohol on College Students*

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.

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.



*Referral and Hotline Information*

EOSC Counseling Center (918) 465-1751, (918) 465-1810

Latimer County Health Department (918) 465-5673

Eastern Sky, PC (Personal Counseling) (918) 465-0300

National Institution on Drug Abuse 1 -800-662-HELP

Information and Referral line (M-F, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)

National Alcohol & Drug Abuse Hotline 1-800-234-0420

National Drug Hotline 1-800-662-HELP

Cocaine Helpline 1-800-COCAINE

Reach-Out Hotline 1-800-522-9054



If you have questions please call the EOSC PD at (918) 465-1718 or the
Student Services Office at (918) 465-1818.








College Drug Abuse-Alcohol and Drug Addiction in College Students (2017).
In *AddictionCenter.* Retrieved October 9, 2017, from
https://www.addictioncenter.com/college/


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Alton L. Jones
Campus Police Chief
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Phone: 918-465-1739
ajones725 at eosc.edu

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