Physical addiction, loss of awareness, respiratory restriction, and possible death. Slurred speech, disorientation, shallow respiration coma likely with overdose. Increased heart rate and blood pressure, possibly leading to death, increased excitation, loss of appetite. Illusions and hallucinations, poor perception of time and distance, psychotic and unpredictable behavior, often leading to injury and arrest. Unrealistic euphoria, diminished inhibitions, disoriented behavior, diminished motivation, increased pulse.
Services are free and confidential.
An Alcoholics Anonymous group meets on campus and is open to all interested parties. Community resources are also available and can be accessed through the number listed above. The University will support the effort of any employee seeking assistance in a treatment program. Students at risk are required to present documentation of a completed series of HBV immunizations prior to any clinical experience, or a written signed consent form indicating knowledge of the risk and waiving immunization. Students will be encouraged to complete the HBV immunizations.