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Drug Education

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​Objectives

  1. Increase knowledge and awareness about substance abuse

  2. Reduce the stigma surrounding substance use and addiction

  3. Learn about resources offered at the University of Florida and the National Level to help you or a loved one with substance abuse.

​Why is this important?

  • By using drugs, college students might experience:

    • Lower grades​

    • Memory loss

    • Sadness

    • Depression

    • Missing classes

​Facts

  • Addiction is highly treatable and can be managed successfully through research-based methods.

  • Research-based programs have been proven to prevent drug use in youth.

  • Substance abuse does not discriminate. No one, regardless of whether they come from a good family or have a high GPA, is immune to drug abuse (Addiction Center).

  • Nearly 2.0 million full-time college students (22.2 percent) used an illicit drug in the past month (SAMHSA, 2011 and 2014).

Resources

  • UF Counseling and Wellness Center

  • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

    • The national helpline is an confidential 24/7 service for individuals facing mental and/or substance use disorders.

    • 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Activity: Kahoot!

  • How to play:

    1. Click on the Kahoot hyperlink below to access the trivia game to test your knowledge on drug definitions, symptoms, and statistics.

    2. The game will be 10 multiple choice or true and false questions.

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