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Substance Abuse

Drugs and alcohol

You've probably heard many different explanations of the effects of drugs from television commercials ("this is your brain on drugs!") to drunk friends explaining the effects of alcohol (probably not too clearly!).

So we've cut through all the hype about in our review of all the substances a college student might encounter. Each listing will tell you the truth about each substance. We'll also give you some honest information about lower-risk drinking. You can overdo anything....If you drink, Drink Smart!

The Electronic Check-Up to Go (ECHUG) can tell you everything you want to know about your alcohol use but are afraid to ask. Try it, it's confidential.

Ready to Quit Smoking or Chewing? SHS can help.

Student Health Service provides a tobacco cessation program FREE of charge for all registered University of Iowa students. We'll do whatever it takes to help you quit. We will tailor your individual tobacco cessation program to fit your needs and tobacco habits.

You can come in for an initial consultation which includes information on the various methods used for tobacco cessation, behavior modification, goals for quitting tobacco, barriers in your quitting process, and answers to any questions you may have concerning quitting smoking or chewing. Tobacco cessation methods discussed during the consultation include cold turkey, Chantix, Zyban, nicotine replacement therapy (the patch, gum, lozenges, nasal spray, inhaler), postponing smoking time, and tapering. If you are interested in using Chantix or Zyban, you will need to make an appointment with a physician/physician's assistant at Student Health Service as well in order to get a prescription.

After the initial consultation, continued support is available through individual consultations, email, phone calls, or letters. Follow-up support is tailored to the individual. To make an appointment for a tobacco cessation consultation, call Student Health Service at 335-8394. Click here for free nicotine patches/gum.

Page updated: 3/27/08