Alcohol withdrawal can be life threatening. Long-term consumption of large quantities of alcohol, particularly when combined with poor nutrition, can also lead to permanent damage to vital organs such as the brain and the liver. Far more addictive than heroin barbiturates or other illicit drugs is crack, a cheap but potent form of cocaine. Crack leads to crime and severe psychological disorders. Many users once addicted, have turned to stealing, prostitution, and drug dealing in order to support their habit.
Continued use can produce violent behavior and psychotic states similar to schizophrenia.
These drugs can also cause sudden death from cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. Employees A broad range of student services provided through FGCU Division of Student Services are available to assist students with non-academic problems that negatively affect their performances. Counseling and Student Health Services are designed to help students target problems and find solutions. This office provides workshops to assist students in deciding if alcohol or drug usage is becoming a personal problem. These services at the center are provided at no charge to currently enrolled students as well as students who are returning to FGCU from rehabilitation or re-entry programs.