MATC recognizes drug and alcohol dependency or abuse as major
health problems, as well as a safety and security problems. Some
of these problems include:
- Diseases of the liver, brain, heart, pancreas and every other
organ and/or system in the body;
- Depression, moodiness, disorientation and lack of inhibitions,
which can lead to increased risk of accident, suicide and violent
behavior including homicide;
- Difficulties with memory, concentration, attention span,
abstract reasoning and the ability to process perceptual information
in a manner consistent with reality;
- Spontaneous miscarriage and fetal malformations including
physical, cognitive and emotional problems which can be permanent;
and
- The risk of dependency and its related physical, mental,
emotional, social, legal, family and financial problems.
A student in need of assistance to work through with such problems
is encouraged to contact the AODA Specialist. Conscientious efforts
to seek such help shall not in themselves jeopardize any student’s
enrollment and will not be noted in the student’s educational
record. Any assistance provided can be done anonymously and is
kept completely confidential within legal guidelines. If needed,
this could include referral to agencies providing AODA treatment.
Informational brochures are available from any campus library
or counseling office. Call (608) 243-4343 or email for
additional information.
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"Fear is the door, hesitation is the lock, you do have the key."
Some of us hate asking for help. Some have never
been given the opportunity. Some are too scared. We tend
to ask for ideas from people we know and trust, or from people
we respect even if they're not very close to us. There are
certainly some problems we don't mind discussing, while others
we avoid admitting even to ourselves – let alone openly discussing
with any one else. The information and ideas on this site are meant
to give you enough knowledge, trust and respect to keep asking
for help. |
