Life of a College

Student
By: Nick Wilt and Tanner Sponhouse

Introduction

Stress

Drinking

Depression

Weight Gain

Casual Sex

Sleep Deprivation

Debt

Drugs

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Adderall, Cold Medicines, OxyContin

Fraternities and Sororities

Long Term Health Effects

Reasons to go to College

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Stress
Every

day stress affects how school

work is done
90,000 students say stress is #1
factor in lower grades

Drinking

40% of students admit to drinking over 4 beverages

Affects matter in brain causing abnormalities in thinking

1,800 students die in 2009 from alcohol related causes

600,000 injured

700,000 other kids reported being assaulted

Binge drinking has many short term affects

Less job opportunities and high risk of dropping out

Drinking and Driving

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More Drinking Statistics

4 out of every 5 students admit to drinking

Many begin to binge drink

Causes death, assault, sexual abuse, injury,

academic problems, health problems, and suicide
in students

Alcohol prevention can come from fellow peers

and help from college community

Depression
Freshman

= anxiety & depression due

to environment
Leads to drinking and drug abuse
Reported depression from 2005 to 2011
rate grew 56%

Weight Gain
Freshman

15; only 5% experience this

Only 3-5 lbs
Higher calorie food and lack of
exercise
Late night snacks with late studies

Casual Sex
Most

students dont engage in more sex

than they have in previous years

Transmitted

disease, emotional/mental
stress, violence, and pregnancy

Not

carful enough using contraceptives and

protection

Sleep Deprivation

60% admit to having more than one all-nighter in

college

60% have poor sleep habits

Using meds to stay up

Show more problems with psychological issues

Caused by school, partying, noisy dorms, and

schedule change

Sleep Deprivation accor. To CampusMindWorks

Help by putting cell phones and technology 30 min before bed

No caffeine in afternoon

Wake up at the same time on weekends as weekdays

College students most sleep deprived population

75% report bad sleep habits

More men report insomnia

Lower GPAs correlate

Most get less than 7 hours a night

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Debt

High tuition rates stress students

Students who do not have to worry about paying

tend to party more

Students paying for themselves study more

Also, they think about financial problems leading

to stress, etc.

Drugs

Since early 90s, marijuana use has doubled to 4%

Students 3x more susceptible to substance abuse

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Adderall The Study Drug

Many students are not prescribed this

1in 5 students admit to using it

Used for heightened senses of motivation and focus

Eliminate distractions

Very accessible; trick doctors

Students 2x more likely to abuse Adderall than anyone else

Side effects: low blood pressure, depression, headaches, mood swings,

insomnia, loss of appetite

Adderall

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Cold Medicines

Using OTC to get high

Medicines used:

Tylenol, Dayquil, Nyquil, etc.

Dont need a prescription to use these

Overdosing causes hallucinations, and dissociation

More than 12,000 treated for overdose

82% of OTC users, use marijuana and 44% use hallucinogens or ecstasy

Side Effects of OTC Drugs

Death

Brain damage

Seizures

Blurry vision

Dizziness

Numbness in body

Paranoia

Impaired judgment

Slurred speech

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Nyquil Ad

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OxyContin (OxyCotton)

Most abused drug in the US

Many students overdose on this every year

High gives a loose, free feeling with energy

Easier to get than a 6 pack of beer

Cheap and addicting

3% of students take this without prescription

Can cause brain damage and impair judgment

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Fraternities and Sororities

Roughly 1 million people are currently a part of these organizations

Network of friends and sense of confidence

Greek life: heavy drinking and substance abuse

Most have lower GPAs

Hazing will always be an issue

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Students of Frat Charged

http://www.wsoctv.com/videos/news/4-uncc-fraternity-members-facingcharges-of-hazing/vCDzqK/

Long Term Health Effects

College helps body and mind even there being health risks

Education directly correlates with prosperity and family stability

Improved brain development

Men tend to live 2.5 more years going to college and women around 1.1 years
longer

Women who do not attend college have a higher mortality rate

FSU

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/11/20/at-least-two-people-reported-shotat-florida-state-university-library/

Reasons to go to College

Make more money in any career

More job opportunities

Knowing more about economical aspects

More likely to have savings if economy goes down

Always be marketable to get a job

Be a critical thinker

Feel more prideful and confident in life

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Graduation

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References

"10 Reasons to Get a College Degree." About. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.

http://collegelife.about.com/od/academiclife/a/10ReasonstoGetADegree.
Htm

"College Drinking." National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

(NIAAA). Web. 24 Nov. 2014. <http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcoholhealth/special-populations-co-occurring-disorders/college-drinking>.

"Sleep." The Importance of. Web. 24 Nov. 2014.

<http://campusmindworks.org/students/self_care/sleep.asp>.

"Student Health." Drug & Alcohol Abuse among College Students. Web. 24
Nov. 2014. <http://www.drugwatch.com/students/>.

References

"4 UNCC Fraternity Members Facing Charges of Hazing." Charlotte News,

Weather, Breaking News, Panthers, Channel 9... Web. 24 Nov. 2014.
<http://www.wsoctv.com/videos/news/4-uncc-fraternity-members-facingcharges-of-hazing/vCDzqK/>.

"Gunman Who Shot 3 at Florida State University Was Former Student, Lawyer,
Law Enforcement Official Says." Fox News. FOX News Network, 20 Nov.
2014.
Web. 24 Nov. 2014. <http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/11/20/atleast-twopeople-reported-shot-at-florida-state-university-library/>.

How Fraternities and Sororities Impact Students (Or Do They?). Psychology

Today: Health, Help, Happiness Find a Therapist. Web. 4 Nov. 2014.

High-Risk Drinking in College: What We Know and What We Need To Learn.

High-Risk Drinking in College: Consequences of College Student Alcohol
Abuse Consumption. Web. 2 Nov. 2014.

References

Lack of Sleep Hurts Student Health The Tartan. Online. Web. 2 Nov. 2014.

Adderall: College Students Best Friend Or Worst Enemy?? Home. Web. 4

Nov. 2014