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Alcohol
One in every thirteen adults has trouble with alcoholism and/or alcohol abuse. Alcoholism IS a disease that is characterized by craving, loss of control, dependence, and tolerance. Withdrawal symptoms of alcoholism are nausea, vomiting, shakiness, and anxiety.
Domestic Violence
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Emergency Contraception
Emergency Contraception, known as the "Morning-After Pill," is available at the clinic.
Emergency Contraceptive Pill Information
Exercise and Fitness
Physical fitness is “The ability to perform daily tasks vigorously and alertly, with energy left over for enjoying leisure-time activities and meeting emergency demands. It is the ability to endure, to bear up, to withstand stress, to carry on in circumstances where an unfit person could not continue, and is a major basis for good health and well-being."
National Institute of Health: Exercise and Physical Fitness
General Health and Wellness
Health Information for the whole family
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
HIV/AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV/AIDS can be transmitted by sexual contact with an infected individual, sharing of dirty needles/syringes, and/or blood transfusions.
Family Doctor - Reduce Your HIV/AIDS Risk
Before we can stop any epidemic, we first have to recognize the magnitude of the disease. HIV is still a threat across the United States. And even though there are treatments to help people with HIV live longer than ever beofre, AIDS is still a significant health issue. Surprised? Get the facts in English or Spanish below.
Medications
Any questions concerning your current medications can be found here:
Mental Health
Self-screening for depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and alcohol abuse (Login: floridagulf)
Screening for Mental Health Self-Assessment Program
National Mental Health America
Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous: Lee County
Alcoholics Anonymous: Collier County
Narcotics Anonymous: Gulf Coast Region
Substance Abuse Facility Locator
Sexual Assault
Sexual Assault is any unwanted sexual activity by an individual whom you did not give your consent. Sexual Assault is a crime and needs to reported to the appropriate personnel.
Sexual Health
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s), once called venereal diseases, are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. STD’s now affect more than 13 million men and women nation wide and costs more than 10 billion dollars (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 1999).
American Social Health Association
Smoking
More than 400,000 deaths in the U.S. each year are related to smoking (National Cancer Institute, 2001). Smoking puts individuals at risk for many health problems such as lung cancer. Contact Student Health Services at 239-590-7966 for information on smoking cessation including how you can get products such as Nicoderm patches and Nicorrette gum for a reduced price.
Stress
Stress is the physical and emotional effects our body endures during a change in our environment.
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse involves the excessive use of BOTH drugs and alcohol. Substance abuse is the cause of many traffic accidents, risky sexual behavior, delinquency, and a decreased academic performance.
National Institute on Drug Abuse - Teen
National Institutes of Health - Substance Abuse
