Keiser University students’ health and wellbeing are of great importance. We are dedicated to creating a campus culture that is engaged in addressing issues of drugs, alcohol abuse, and sexual violence in all their forms. Our efforts are focused on providing students with resources to help them have an extraordinary experience and effectively navigate stress and social pressures in a healthy way. The is deeply committed to the student’s health, personal and academic success, and engaging them in a learning experience that creates a healthier campus community.
For this reason, it is mandatory for all new students to complete the Violence, Alcohol and Drugs Education Workshop during the Orientation Day (each beginning of the semester).
This workshop focuses on empowering students in identifying situations that involve, or have the potential to involve, high-risk consequences such as alcohol poisoning, driving while under the influence and sexual assault and equip them with the tools and confidence to safely intervene.
We want to ensure that students are:
- Empowered to make well-informed decisions about alcohol, drug, and violence.
- Aware of your rights and responsibilities as an active member of our campus community.
Support happens here:
Keeping lines of communication open while the student progresses at KU is also very helpful and supportive. For more information on confidential matters or resources, please contact Dr. Greylin Rojas at greylin.rojas@keiseruniversity.edu
On our campus, we look out for each other and are committed to proactively address high-risk behaviors. We want to make sure you have all the support you need to have a healthy and positive college experience
Health risk: Violence
Violence in its many forms can affect the health of people who are the targets, those who are the perpetrators, and the communities in which both live. People can be the victims of multiple forms of violence, and the health effects can be cumulative.
Consequences include increased incidences of depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide; increased risk of cardiovascular disease; and premature mortality. The health consequences of violence vary with the age and sex of the victim as well as the form of violence.
Health risk: Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault can be verbal, visual, or anything that forces a person to join in unwanted sexual contact or attention. It can happen in different situations, by a stranger in an isolated place, on a date, or in the home by someone you know.
Rape is a common form of sexual assault. It is committed in many situations—on a date, by a friend or an acquaintance, or when you think you are alone. Educate yourself on “date rape” drugs. They can be slipped into a drink when a victim is not looking. Never leave your drink unattended—no matter where you are. Try to always be aware of your surroundings. Date rape drugs make a person unable to resist assault and have a type of memory loss, so the victim doesn’t know what happened.
Violence against women by any one is always wrong. You are not at fault. You did not cause the abuse to occur, and you are not responsible for the violent behavior of someone else. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, seek help from other family members and friends or community organizations. Reach out for support or counseling.
https://www.webmd.com/sexual-conditions/guide/sexual-abuse-and-assault
Health Risks: Alcohol
Excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of chronic diseases and other serious problems including High blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, liver disease, digestive problems, and affect brain activity.
Signs of Addiction
If you are experience some of these signs, you might be having problems with alcohol. Please look for help (https://aaosgnicaragua.org/)
- You Drink More Than Planned
- You Spend a Lot of Time on Drinking
- Your Tolerance Has Gone Up
- You Crave Alcohol
- You Give Up Other Activities
- You’re Dropping the Ball on Life
- It Causes Friction in Relationships
- As the effects of alcohol wear off, you may have trouble sleeping, shakiness, irritability, anxiety, depression, restlessness, nausea, or sweating
- Drinking Is Making You Sick
- You’ve Gotten into Legal Trouble
- You Want to Stop but Can’t
Health Risks: Drugs
Different drugs pose different dangers and can affect your body’s central nervous system; These effects can be physical and psychological. Drug use can lead to dependence and addiction, injury and accidents, health problems, sleep issues. They affect how you think, feel, and behave. Drugs can have short-term and long-term effects. The Risks are Real.
Signs of Addiction
If you are experience some of these warning signs, you might be having problems with drugs. Please look for help (http://www.narcoticosanonimosnic.com/)
- An urge to use the drug every day, or many times a day
- Taking more drugs than you want to, and for longer than you thought you would
- Always having the drug with you, and buying it even if you can’t afford it
- Using drugs even if they cause you trouble at work or make you lash out at family and friends
- Spending more time alone.
- Not taking care of yourself or caring how you look
- Stealing, lying, or doing dangerous things, like driving while high or having unsafe sex
- Spending most of your time getting, using, or recovering from the effects of the drug
- Feeling sick when you try to quit
CARA
Address: Frente al cementerio de Jocote Dulce. Managua, Managua
Phone: 2278 0578
CEA
Address: Km. 12.8 Carretera Sur
Phone: 2223 6729
DON DIVINO
Address: La Garnacha, Estelí
Phone: 8922 0274
ALCOLICOS ANONIMOS
https://aaosgnicaragua.org/
NARCOTICOS ANONIMOS
http://www.narcoticosanonimosnic.com/
