Drugs
university health services
Drugs are commonplace on college campuses today. Everyone will come into contact with them at some point during their college years. Check out the links below for important health information and side effects about a variety of different drugs.
Possible Effects:
- Increased temperature, heart rate and blood pressure
- Hyperstimulation
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Nausea
- Paranoia
**DID YOU KNOW...Cocaine and alcohol together could form a DEADLY combination!**
Possible Effects:
- Hallucinations
- Anxiety
- Illusions
- Suspicion
- Loss of Control
- Flashbacks
- Quck and Severe Behavior Changes
Possible Long-Term Effects
- Brain Damage
- Convulsions
- Psychosis
- Heart and/or Lung Failure
- Coma
- Death
You are risking overdose or death every time because there is no way of knowing the strengthe of the Heroin or what it has been cut with.
Possible Effects:
- Nausea
- Restlessness
- Deceased mental functioning
- Respiratory depression
- Liver, lung and brain damage
- Risk of contracting hepatitis HIV/AIDS
Short Term Effects:
- Impaired memory
- Shortened attention
- Increased heart rate
- Loss of coordination
- Relaxed inhibitions
- Frequent emotional changes
Long Term Effects
- Destroyed nerve cells
- Affected learning, emotions, and motivation
- Respiratory problems
Boston College Health Services
Cushing Hall 119 (617) 552-3225
Boston College Counseling Services
Gasson Hall, Suite 001 (617) 552-3310
Campus Ministry
McElroy 233 (617) 552-3475
Alcohol and Drug Education
Maloney Hall, Suite 212 (617) 552-9900
Boston College Police Department
Maloney Hall
Emergency (617) 552-4444
Alcohol and Drug Abuse 24-hour Helpline
1-800-452-9300
Mass. Drug and Alcohol Hotline
1-800-327-5050
National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Referral Service
1-800-662-HELP
Drug Abuse 24-hour Assistance and Treatment
1-800-234-1253
National Clearinghouse For Alcohol and Drug Information