This document discusses substance use and abuse. It defines drugs and their basic categories such as depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, inhalants, and opioids. It provides details on specific substances like alcohol, marijuana, opioids, and stimulants. It also discusses prevalence of substance use according to surveys. College student substance use is examined, finding marijuana, prescription stimulants, and alcohol to be most commonly used. The Haven at College is introduced as a provider of on-campus substance abuse treatment and recovery programs at various universities.

1. SUBSTANCE USE & ABUSE
Caitlyn G. Nelei-Nunnemaker MS LPCC-S LICDC
Janae Arno BA RN
The Haven at College

2. BASIC INFORMATION
• Drugs are substances that have physiological and/or
psychological affects when introduced to the body.
• Can be prescription, over-the-counter, herbal, illicit, or
commercial.
• Typically categorized as depressants, stimulants,
hallucinogens, inhalants, and opioids.

3. DEPRESSANTS
• Slow down the central nervous system
• Cause relaxation and sleep
• Include alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines
• Abused for their calming effects
• Abuse can lead to respiratory depression and coma,
along with a host of medical issues
• Fatal withdrawal

4. STIMULANTS
• Speed up the central nervous system
• Cause increased energy, attention, and alertness
• Includes caffeine, nicotine, amphetamine,
methamphetamine, and cocaine
• Abused to improve energy and performance
• Abuse can lead to heart attack and stroke

5. OPIOIDS
• Includes natural substances derived from opium, as
well as synthetic substances
• Includes morphine, heroin, fentanyl, and prescription
pain medication such as hydrocodone and oxycodone
• Cause euphoria and relaxation
• Abuse causes respiratory depression and heart failure

6. MARIJUANA
• Has depressant, stimulant, and hallucinogenic
properties
• Main psychoactive compound is THC
• Causes euphoria, relaxation, and altered sensation
and perception
• Abuse can cause ongoing anxiety, paranoia,
psychosis, and cognitive issues

7. PREVALENCE
• According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Survey on
Drug Use and Health (2017):
• 7.6% of the population over the age of 18 had a
substance use disorder
• 3.4% had cooccurring mental illness
• Increases in 18-25yo alcohol use and marijuana use
• Slight decrease in new heroin users, however increase
in opioid-related deaths

8. COLLEGE STUDENTS
• Arria et al. (2017) found marijuana to be the most
prevalent substance used by college students.
However, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (2017)
found marijuana use in college students was lower
than non-college students.
• Prescription stimulants are the second most
commonly used in college students (Arria et al., 2017),
abused to improve concentration, performance,
energy, and alertness.
• Alcohol use is higher in college students than their
non-college peers. (NIDA, 2017)

9. WARNING SIGNS
• Changes in mood and behavior
• Poor performance in work/school
• Lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities
• Financial issues
• Relationship issues
• Changes in appetite, sleep, and/or hygiene

10. THE HAVEN AT COLLEGE
• Coordinates with nine colleges and universities across
the country
• Drexel University, Miami University (OH), Tufts
University, University of Maryland, University of
Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC), University of
Redlands, UC Santa Barbara, University of San
Francisco, University of Southern California

11. WHAT IS THE HAVEN?
 The Haven at College is the leading national provider
of on-campus treatment and recovery programs.
 We offer programming year-round (yes – during all
breaks!) in order to ensure we meet the needs of all of
those who are struggling.
 We work collaboratively with universities to provide
individuals with the care they need to recover from
substance use and mental health issues in a safe and
supportive environment while they prepare for or
continue their college experience.

12. WHO DOES THE HAVEN SERVE?
 Our goal: GRADUATION!
 Who is appropriate for the Haven?
 College students (actively enrolled or not)
 College-bound individuals
 College-age individuals

13. SERVICES
 We provide treatment for substance use disorders
and mental health disorders at the following levels of
care:
 Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
 Nine or more hours of direct service including
group therapy, individual therapy, and case
management
 Outpatient (OP)
 Less than nine hours of direct service including
group therapy, individual therapy, and case
management. This includes your traditional

14. SERVICES (CONTINUED)
 Mentoring and Monitoring
 Peer mentoring and support for those who may not be
ready/interested in quitting substances, but still wants some
help
 Weekly individual counseling
 Peer-led Recovery Meetings
 Recovery Housing
 Sober living currently located at Miami Preserve apartments
 Live-in peer monitoring and support
 We accept most major insurance, including Aetna Student

15. HOW DO I GET HELP?
 If you or someone you know could benefit from
services at the Haven, schedule a tour and come
check us out!
 Call us at 513.280.6046
 Or go to our website, thehavenatcollege.com, and
click on the blue speech bubble at the bottom left to
chat with someone about getting in!

16. REFERENCES
• Arria, A. M., Caldeira, K. M., Allen, H. K., Bugbee, B. A.,
Vincent, K. B., & O'Grady, K. E. (2017). Prevalence and
incidence of drug use among college students: an 8-
year longitudinal analysis. The American journal of
drug and alcohol abuse, 43(6), 711–718.
doi:10.1080/00952990.2017.1310219
• National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2017). Drug and
Alcohol Use in College-Age Adults in 2017.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration. (2017). 2017 National Survey on Drug
Use and Health.