Resources for College Students
Websites
The tragic shootings on the campus of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have raised many questions regarding mental illness. This SAMHSA site offers links to materials to keep you informed about this important topic.
The BACCHUS NetworkCollege and university peer education network with a focus on alcohol abuse prevention and other related student health and safety issues. Statistics about college students & alcohol, rape, use of illicit drugs, and eating disorders.
College Drinking; Changing the CultureProvides research-based information about the nature and extent of dangerous drinking. Includes alcohol facts, links, research, college alcohol policies, statistics, interactive tools to determine the effects of alcohol on the body, calculate BAC, calories and cost of drinking, PowerPoint presentations to use. Student page.
College Alcohol StudyExamines key issues in college alcohol abuse, including the tradition of heavy drinking on college campuses, the role of fraternities and sororities and athletics, the relationship of state alcohol control measures and college policies to this behavior, and the role that easy access to alcohol and low prices play. Research, links, articles.
Facts on Tap: Drugs and Your College ExperienceComprehensive site with information for college students on drugs and student life.
Tobacco Free UA Bacchus and Gamma site full of personal information on tobacco as well as resources for your college campus.
Talk it OutThis is an anonymous online support service for young gamblers. Any evening, between 8 pm and midnight (ET) you can log on and chat with one of our team members about your concerns or questions regarding your gambling.
National Eating Disorders AssociationDedicated to increasing the awareness and prevention of eating disorders. Provides educational resources for schools, health professionals, and individuals interested in learning more about preventing eating disorders.
Stalking Resource CenterFrom the National Center for Victims of Crime. Information, legislation, statistics, resources in English and Spanish.
Go Ask Alice!This site from Columbia University offers young people private and confidential answers to health questions.
SmarterSex.orgThe Bacchus and Gamma Peer Education Network sexual health web site for college students. Topics include: safe sex, HIV/AIDS, STDs, date rape, healthy relationships.
Security on Campus, Inc.This site deals with safety on college and university campuses. Features include news updates, prevention tips and resources and advocacy information.
Special for Rape VictimsIn English and Spanish. A guide for rape victims and those who want to help them.
Publications
Alcohol Screening.org - to help you assess your drinking patterns, and learn about alcohol consumption and health.
Depression-Screening.org - Read about depression and its treatments. Take an online screening test.
Alcohol Poisoning - fact Sheet from College Drinking Prevention
Wasting the Best and the Brightest: Substance Abuse at America's Colleges and Universities - 2007 CASA Report
Drug-Facilitated
Rape: Looking for the Missing Pieces (NCJRS) 
Describes the phenomenon of drug-facilitated rape and provides brief
summaries on GHB and Rohypnol.
Stalking: It's a Crime - Iowa stalking law
Internet Addition Self Tests (NetAddictions.com)
Surfing Not Studying - Dealing with Student Internet Addiction on Campus (NetAddictions.com)
