Orientation Book 2013-14 - St. George's University
Orientation Book 2013-14 - St. George's University
Orientation Book 2013-14 - St. George's University
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Drugs<br />
In the United Kingdom, it is illegal to use controlled drugs except under medical supervision.<br />
If you do use illegal drugs, however, and you develop a problem with substance misuse, please contact one of the<br />
following resources for confidential advice:<br />
Turning Point<br />
Telephone: 0207 481 7600<br />
Frank<br />
Telephone: 0800 776600<br />
Website: talktofrank.com<br />
North East Council on Addictions<br />
Website: neca.co.uk<br />
Alcohol<br />
Anyone over 18 years old can legally buy and consume alcoholic beverages in the United Kingdom.<br />
If you think you might have a drinking problem, you should seek assistance from:<br />
• your student counselor<br />
• your doctor<br />
• Alcoholics Anonymous (Telephone: 0808 802 1221)<br />
• www.neca.co.uk<br />
• www.alcoholconcern.org.uk<br />
Mental Health<br />
When you are away from support networks of family and friends, problems can become harder to deal with. At times<br />
of change, you can become subject to new and unfamiliar feelings that are not always good, and can be painful or<br />
frightening. It is important that you learn how to cope with the ups and downs of university life in a foreign country, but<br />
also know when to seek support from others.<br />
You may be dealing with something which is temporary or associated with a particular circumstance, such as study<br />
stress, or you may have more ongoing long-term difficulties for which you are already receiving treatment. Whatever it<br />
is, you don’t have to go through it on your own. One of the major problems of mental health and emotional problems<br />
is the feeling of isolation, but there are a number of people who are available to help you:<br />
• Guidance Tutors: academic members of staff appointed as individuals you can go to if you are experiencing<br />
difficulties with your studies<br />
• The <strong>University</strong> has a <strong>St</strong>udent Support and Wellbeing Centre, located on the ground floor of the Northumberland<br />
Building on City Campus. The <strong>St</strong>udent Support and Wellbeing Centre is there to provide you with a range of<br />
different types of advice and support, including counselling and mental health support. The <strong>St</strong>udent Support and<br />
Wellbeing Centre is open on weekdays—from 9:00 am–5:00 pm (Monday to Thursday) and 9:00 am–4:30 pm (Friday).<br />
More information about the services available can also be found at northumbria.ac.uk/ssw.<br />
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