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Alcohol, Drugs, <strong>and</strong> Addictive Behaviors• What to watch for?• Observable behaviors:– Disruption in daily functioning due to any mind-altering substance– Attending class or employment while under the influence– Legal difficulties (DUI, drinking tickets)– Overuse of internet/computers for:• Compulsive gambling• Compulsive pornography• Extended gaming (sometimes days at a time)• Social networking– Any of the above that results in neglect or harm to activities ofdaily living (sleep, hygiene, relationships, finances, etc.)
Attention Deficit – Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)• What to watch for?• Observable behaviors:– Difficulty managing schedule– Frequent interruptions in class– “Underfunctioning” with life tasks (eating, paying bills, timemanagement, erratic sleep schedule, etc.)– Chronically late assignments– Poor test-taking abilities seemingly incongruent withintelligence– Appearance of “laziness” (excessively playing video games,arriving late to class, etc.) with a stated intention ofcompleting tasks
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Page 3 and 4: Goals for the Community1) Identify
Page 5 and 6: Depression• What to watch for?•
Page 7: Eating Disturbance or Concern• Wh
Page 11 and 12: General Psychological Distress• A
Page 13 and 14: Common Questions• Should I be con
Page 15 and 16: Threatening or Suicidal Students•
Page 17 and 18: Suicide Prevention Program (cont.)
Page 19 and 20: Threats to the Community (cont.)•
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Page 25 and 26: Counseling Center - Online• Self-
Page 27 and 28: Counseling Center Mission• Counse

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