Uncategorized – Alcohol and Other Drugs

Thanks for a smashing good time!

Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by Haley Mangette

Individuals gathered around a fire roasting marshmallows with groups of people behind them faced the opposite direction.

Thank you to all who attended our Pumpkin Smash last Friday! We are thankful for all who attended and helped make it such a smashing success (pun intended!).

Two students chopping pumpkins in the Quad

A group of students chopping pumpkins in the Quad

Polysubstance Use: Mixing Depressants

Posted on May 22, 2024May 17, 2024 by Haley Mangette

Polysubstance use occurs when two or more drugs are taken together, either intentionally or unintentionally.
(CDC, 2024)

Depressants

Depressants (aka downers) slows down the central nervous system and decreases the breathing rate.

Examples: opioids (prescription opioids, heroin, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, fentanyl), benzodiazepines, alcohol

Mixing Depressants

Combining depressants can also directly or indirectly increase your risk of accidents or injuries, impaired judgement or coordination, nausea/vomiting, blackouts or memory loss, damage to the brain and other organs, overdose, and death. Mixing alcohol (considered a depressant) with other drugs can increase your risk of overdose and serious damage to the brain, heart, and other organs.