7 BIENNIAL REVIEW 2020-2022 According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Marijuana use can have negative and long-term effects: • Brain health: Marijuana can cause permanent IQ loss of as much as 8 points when people start using it at a young age. These IQ points do not come back, even after quitting marijuana. • Mental health: Studies link marijuana use to depression, anxiety, suicide planning, and psychotic episodes. It is not known, however, if marijuana use is the cause of these conditions. • Athletic Performance: Research shows that marijuana affects timing, movement, and coordination, which can harm athletic performance. • Driving: People who drive under the influence of marijuana can experience dangerous effects: slower reactions, lane weaving, decreased coordination, and difficulty reacting to signals and sounds on the road. • Baby’s health and development: Marijuana use during pregnancy may cause fetal growth restriction, premature birth, stillbirth, and problems with brain development, resulting in hyperactivity and poor cognitive function. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other chemicals from marijuana can also be passed from a mother to her baby through breast milk, further impacting a child’s healthy development. • Daily life: Using marijuana can affect performance and how well people do in life. Research shows that people who use marijuana are more likely to have relationship problems, worse educational outcomes, lower career achievement, and reduced life satisfaction.” Learn more about marijuana risks here. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Different drugs pose different dangers. Drug use can lead to dependence and addiction, injury and accidents, health problems, sleep issues, and more. Drug use affects you and those close to you. Specifically: • Cocaine: Highly addictive, cocaine is involved in nearly one in five overdose deaths; its health effects include asthma, bowel decay, and increased risk of HIV. • Methamphetamine (Meth): Meth causes devastating health effects, and sometimes death, even on the first try. Meth speeds up the body’s systems to dangerous levels. Chronic users experience anxiety, confusion, insomnia, paranoia, aggression, and more. • Prescription and illicit opioids: Highly addictive, the substances are the top cause of overdose deaths; health effects include confusion, nausea, constipation, coma, and brain damage.” Learn more about the risks of other controlled substances here. ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS Northeastern Mental Health Center provides substance abuse treatment for all members of the community. NEMHC therapists are trained to assist in breaking the cycle and putting you on the path to recovery. They understand it can be impossible to make the changes needed to stop drug and alcohol abuse alone; having professional support is the key to your success. NEMHC offers clients a variety of treatments to suit their needs and improve their success. Group and individual counseling are available. NEMHC therapists work with individuals to identify goals and create a personalized wellness plan to get clients in a better place in life. Their programming also meets the requirements for those ordered to seek treatment by the court. Northeastern Mental Health Center: offering broad support and student friendly pricing. • Call (605) 225-1010 to schedule an appointment or to learn more. • 24-hour crisis line at (605) 229-1000. Students may also seek referrals and assistance from Counseling Services and Avera Student Health for substance abuse treatment. Counseling Services: offering FREE and Confidential help for students. • In-Person and Telehealth • Schedule in person (Suite 222 Avera Student Center), by phone (605) 626-3007, or on-line here.
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