Category Archives: Wellness

Spring Break Checklist

Hooray! My Spring Break Checklist was just sent out to the entire campus! Feel free to use this on your own campus. It also makes a great handout or outline for a presentation: Spring Break Checklist Before You Go Make

Spring Break Checklist

Hooray! My Spring Break Checklist was just sent out to the entire campus! Feel free to use this on your own campus. It also makes a great handout or outline for a presentation: Spring Break Checklist Before You Go Make

Considerations for a Medical Amnesty Approach to Alcohol Emergencies

Alcohol abuse among college students represents a serious threat to student health and safety. From 1999 to 2005, the rate of unintentional alcohol-related nontraffic deaths among 18 to 24 year old college students increased significantly by 25.6%, climbing from 3.9

Considerations for a Medical Amnesty Approach to Alcohol Emergencies

Alcohol abuse among college students represents a serious threat to student health and safety. From 1999 to 2005, the rate of unintentional alcohol-related nontraffic deaths among 18 to 24 year old college students increased significantly by 25.6%, climbing from 3.9

Tobacco-Free University Policy Issues

The American College Health Association (ACHA) recently released a position statement on tobacco that encourages colleges and universities to adopt completely tobacco-free environments (ACHA, 2009). This controversial policy includes a complete ban on all tobacco products on university grounds, on

Tobacco-Free University Policy Issues

The American College Health Association (ACHA) recently released a position statement on tobacco that encourages colleges and universities to adopt completely tobacco-free environments (ACHA, 2009). This controversial policy includes a complete ban on all tobacco products on university grounds, on

Alcohol and Substance Use in College Intramural and Club Sports

Introduction High alcohol usage rates among American college students represent a major public health concern. When looking at college athletes in particular, studies have shown that, in comparisons with nonathletes, both male and female athletes consume significantly more alcohol per

Alcohol and Substance Use in College Intramural and Club Sports

Introduction High alcohol usage rates among American college students represent a major public health concern. When looking at college athletes in particular, studies have shown that, in comparisons with nonathletes, both male and female athletes consume significantly more alcohol per