Risks of heavy drinking include missed classes, lower grades, unwanted sexual intercourse, trouble with law enforcement, memory loss, injuries and sickness. Marijuana is the most common non-alcoholic drug used on the UA campus, although only a small percentage of students report using illegal drugs, including methamphetamines, cocaine and ecstasy. LSD, marijuana and ecstasy are less common. All three of Arizona's state universities require proof of vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella. In addition, Rimsza recommends that students get a flu shot in the fall, consider vaccination against hepatitis A and B and meningitis, and have a tetanus booster every 10 years.
Infectious diseases spread easily in the close contact of a college campus.
Many diseases are spread through sneezing, shaking hands and shared utensils. Prudent hand washing can reduce the spread of disease. Abstract descripion for story goes here. All rights reserved.