Alcohol
What is the most common type of alcohol drunk amongst college students?
liquor (vodka, whiskey, etc.)
What is the most common type of drug taken by college students?
marijuana
The most common type of tobacco smoked or consumed by college students?
e-cigarettes or vape products
What type of caffeine is most consumed by college students?
coffee
what is one way to get help for substance abuse
journaling
side effects of alcohol use
cravings
liver problems
shaking
insomnia
side effects of drug use
vomiting
hallucinations
anxiety and depression
heart attack
Side effects of tobacco consumption
cancer
diabetes
heart disease
dental problems
side effects of caffeine use
headaches
dizziness
dehydration
dependency
why are most people afraid to seek help for addiction?
they are afraid of being judged, do not want to admit they have a problem, and are afraid of change
how many underage students abuse alcohol?
50%-80%
how many college students abuse hard drugs a month globally?
5.4 million
what is the life expectancy of a smoker?
ten years less than non-smokers
what is caffeine overdose?
consuming too much caffeine in a short period of time. often leads to hospitalization and can cause seizures and irregular heartbeat.
how do most nicotine addicts recover?
starting by using a patch or gums and slowly weaning off
what influences college students to drink alcohol?
peer relationships, greek life, impulsivity
why do college students use drugs?
stress, peer relationships, curiousity
At what age do most people start smoking?
18
what causes people to be dependent on caffeine
school, stress, tiredness
what can you do as a friend to help someone with addiction
give resources to help, listen and talk to them, be a positive influence
How many students die from alcohol poisoning or alcohol-related incidents a year?
2,000
which state has the highest amount of drug overdoses a year?
west virginia
how many people die from tobacco use a year?
480,000
caffeine withdrawal symptoms
muscle pain, tiredness, headaches
hotline numbers for Fairmont addiction counseling
1-800-662-4357 SAMHSA
855-383-6664 Caffeine Addiction Hotline