Alcohol
This two-word term refers to the consumption of 4/5 drinks within a two-hour period.
What is binge drinking?
Many college students turn to substance abuse to deal with this...
What is mental illness or academic stress?
The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and it's potentially serious complications.
What is get a flu vaccine yearly?
These habits help as well...
Avoid people who are sick and stay home when you are sick (wear a mask)
Cover your cough/sneeze
Clean your hands and high touch surfaces- phones, door knobs, fridge handles etc
Sleep, be active, manage stress, drink fluids, eat well.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
While this might keep you awake, higher doses can make it difficult to concentrate.
What is caffeine?
Visit this office on campus to get help with stress, anxiety, depression, homesickness and more.
What is Student Counseling Services (SCS). SCS is located in Markoe Hall and there is no charge for counseling services! Plus, there are 2 therapy dogs, Cocoa and Ella in SCS.
Call 402.280.2256(CALM) to schedule an appointment or for after-hours crisis resources.
The approximate percentage of college students who engage in binge drinking
a. 25%
b. 44%
c. 67%
What is 44%?
The name of the protocol that will be followed if you are displaying signs of intoxication on campus.
What is (TRAAC)?
Track to Recovery from Alcohol Abuse at Creighton (TRAAC) Creighton has developed TRAAC to care for intoxicated students who could be in danger. TRAAC provides students with proper University support and, in cases where students are reasonably at risk, the appropriate medical attention from the CHI-University Campus Emergency Department.
If a student complies with the process, the consequence is generally behavioral probation, a $100 fine, and possible educational sanctions.
This is the recommend number of hours a college student should sleep, yet 60% of college students get less than the minimum.
What is 7-9 hours?
One of the mistakes that students commonly make when trying to eat healthy.
What is following a regimen that is too strict?
Whether it is to “eat clean” or to follow a fad diet plan. Students should focus on eating nutrient-dense foods but should not become fixated on food choices, as this can cause disordered eating.
If you are not feeling well and feel that you need medical care, you may consider going to this nearby clinic.
What is the CHI Student Care Clinic?
Located near McDonald's on 24th and Cuming.
Call 402.280.2735 to schedule an appointment or walk in to the Priority Care Clinic, no appointment necessary. Open 8am-8pm, 7 days per week.
You are encouraged to use the ED for actual emergencies.
Half of binge drinkers experience more than one of these problems. Name 2.
What are missing class, academic problems, risky sexual behavior, car crashes, drunk-driving arrests, and other injuries?
Other serious consequences may include:
Death, Assault, Sexual Assualt
True or False: I can't get in trouble for giving one of my ADHD pills to my friend. Sharing is caring, right?
False:
Outside of the doctor-pharmacist prescription system, distributing, selling, or sharing any prescription drugs is illegal. While it is perfectly legal for you to take your medication, that same drug becomes an illegal controlled substance once you place it in the wrong hands (meaning anyone’s hands but yours).
This is the amount of water you should aim to drink daily.
What is half your body weight ounces every day?
Hydration is important for many reasons including: body temperature regulation, enhances metabolism, increases energy, boosts productivity, removes toxins, clearer skin, joint lubrication, and appetite control.
Students who are experiencing food insecurity should consider utilizing this on campus food pantry.
What is the Creighton Cupboard?
Located in KFC #225
Provides perishable and non-perishable food items to ALL students who identify as food insecure.
Stop in, email cupboard@creighton.edu or complete intake form online to request services.
Contact this office if you need help with healthcare navigation, or if you have immunization compliance or student health insurance questions.
What is the Student Health Education and Compliance Office?
Call 402.280.2735
Email studenthealth@creighton.edu
Stop by KFC #225
This is approximately how many college students (ages 18-24) die from alcohol-related unintentional injures yearly in the US.
What is 1,500 students yearly?
Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), 2021
These 5 drugs are the most commonly abused in college (name 3)
What are alcohol, marijuana, opioids, stimulants and sedatives.
Research shows us that drug abuse in college continues to be a common occurrence. What begins as carefree experimentation can often lead to a dangerous fight for sobriety.
3 things that many students forget (or do not know) to bring a doctor's appointment.
What is.....
Insurance card
Medication list
Allergy list
Health and surgical history (self)- asthma as a child, tonsillectomy etc
Family history
This activity helps with memory and stress.
Hint: endorphins make you happy :)
What is exercise?
Contact this office to request accommodation (for example: physical limitations due to a medical condition, ADHD, etc)
What is Student Accessibility Services (SAS)?
Located in the Old Gym, 4th floor
Email: SAS@creighton.edu
3% of college-aged problem drinkers do this.
What is admit that they have a problem and seek help?
One of the various reasons that could cause a college student to abuse drugs or alcohol
What is...?
What is 3-6 weeks?
Coughs last much longer than people expect, but a dry cough by itself does NOT mean that you need antibiotics! Most coughs after a cold will resolve within three weeks, but a cough CAN persist up to 6 weeks. As long as your cough is slowly getting better (not keeping you from sleeping, no fevers), you are following the expected course. Taking OTC (over-the-counter) cough suppressants that contain dextromethorphan (DM) often helps.
This is who you should contact if you have food allergies and nutrition concerns, or to schedule a dining hall tour.
Who is our new dietitian, Mary Bremmer?
She starts next week on 11/18.
What is the Creighton Campus Pharmacy? Delivery is available for most prescriptions.