Long-term effects include : Dependence , addiction , tolerance , and withdrawal system such as restlessness , muscle and bone pain , insomnia , diarrhea , vomiting , and cold flashes if use is reduced or stopped .
Stimulants : A class of drugs intended to increase energy and alertness but which also increases blood pressure , heart rate , and breathing . Some well-known brand names are Ritalin , Concerta , Biphetamine , and Dexedrine .
Short-term effects include : Exhaustion , apathy , and depression . It is the immediate and lasting exhaustion that quickly leads the stimulant user to want the drug again and soon they are not trying to get “ high but rather trying to get “ well ” – to feel any energy at all .
Long-term effects include : Addiction , hostility , paranoia , high body temperatures , and irregular heartbeat .
Antidepressants : Psychiatric drugs that are supposed to manage depression . Some well-known brand names are Prozac , Paxil , Celexa , Zoloft , Effexor , and Remeron .
Short-term and long-term effects : Insomnia , irritability , nervousness and anxiety , violent thoughts and actions , agitation , suicidal thoughts or suicide , tremors , hostility , sweating , irregular heartbeat , aggression , criminal behavior , confusion and incoherent thoughts , paranoia , hallucinations , psychosis , akathisia .
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Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s AOD Program is committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and safe campus community . The AOD program takes a comprehensive approach that includes prevention , early intervention , education , and treatment . In addition , the AOD program provides alcohol and other drug education programs and conducts regular social norm campaigns aimed to correct the campus community ’ s misperceptions about alcohol and other drug norms on campus . Lastly , Counseling Services provides alcohol and other drug assessment and education using the BASICS ( Brief Alcohol Screening & Intervention for university Students ) model . Within this assessment and education , a student may be advised to seek more support or treatment . The Counseling Services staff will assist students with resources and referrals found in the community , if needed .
Counseling Services provides AOD programming for the University community that includes social norming information , outreach , assessment , education , and referrals to community providers . The services provided are conducted on a voluntary basis or may be required as part of the conduct process . All university services are offered at no additional charge to students . However , you may incur a cost if evaluations and / or treatment are required to be received by a community-based provider . Additional information and resources for students can be found on the Counseling Services webpage .
Range of Sanctions – Students Gwynedd Mercy University considers certain violations of its code as particularly egregious in nature and seriously detrimental to the health and safety of its community . The table below outlines the range of sanctions that may be imposed upon students who are found responsible for violating specific provisions of the Gwynedd Mercy University Student Code of Conduct , and may not be the only sanctions issued . Each student will be sanctioned individually according to the circumstances of their violation . These sanctions are aligned with the behavioral expectations of our community . Complacency surrounding alcohol , cannabis , drugs , violence , or any form of injustice will not be tolerated on this campus . This is the overarching rationale for Gwynedd Mercy University ’ s assurance to be a safe and healthy campus learning environment , one that both challenges and inspires students to be academically and personally successful .
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