Health Links
Visit the following websites for credible information.
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services operates a branch called the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The site isn't marketed toward college students, but it provides reliable information. The "issues" tab in the top navigation bar is a great place to start.
Friendsdrivesober.com
The BACCHUS Network shares tools, information, and programming for college students, including ideas for spring break.
Tobaccofree.org
The Foundation for a Smokefree America offers educational videos, quitting tips, and anti-smoking resources.
Nutrition.gov
Design your own food pyramid, read nutrition articles, and look up the nutrition facts for your favorite foods.
College Drinking Prevention
This site has a body alcohol concentration (BAC) calculator and a flash program that lets visitors trace the flow of alcohol through a human body. It also offers information about alcohol poisoning, myths about alcohol abuse, facts about alcoholism, and e-cards to email to your friends.
Managing Stress: A Guide for College Students
The University of Georgia explains how to handle stress. The site includes pages on money, relationships, sleep, exercise, attitude, drugs and alcohol, nutrition, relaxation, spirituality, time, and tobacco.
Tobacco Cessation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Department of Health and Human Services offers a plethora of links and downloads. Help yourself.
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