Student Handbook

Health Risks of Alcohol and Drug Use

Health risks associated with use of alcohol and illicit drugs include physical and psychological addiction; permanent damage to vital organs, such as the brain and liver; complications during pregnancy; loss of motor coordination; psychological and mood disorders; and increased risk of several types of cancers.

For additional information on alcohol- and drug-related health risks, please visit www.factsontap.org, www.drugfree.org and www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov .