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Well DukesEp. 26 Prescription StimulantsMany college students have heard about or know someone who has used prescription stimulants to help them study, have fun, or get through college more easily. But how do these substances interact with our bodies when we don't use them correctly or even need them? Join Mindy Koon and the JMU Counseling Center's Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Renee Crosswhite as they discuss prescription stimulants such as Adderall and Ritalin. Learn how these drugs affect the brain and body, what happens when they're used in combination with other substances, and the role they're playing in college students' lives. 2021-03-3130 minWell DukesEp. 9 Alcohol: Tolerance and BlackoutsJoin The Well's AOD Team as they talk all things alcohol tolerance and blackout related. Ty Greenough (JMU '18) is the Graduate Assistant for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention and he's having a discussion with two returning guests - Mindy Koon and Paige Hawkins. Mindy is the Assistant Director for AOD and Paige is back to share her experiences being a facilitator of the Reflections program. They'll explore perceived drinking norms, highly individualized tolerance, blackouts, awareness, and intention when drinking. You won't want your memory to blackout with this one!To learn more about Reflections and...2020-10-2844 minWell DukesEp. 2 Self-Care and Self-MedicationMindy Koon, The Well's Assistant Director for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention chats with Paige Hawkins who facilitates the Reflections Program in The Well and Dr. Magali Laitem from the University Counseling Center. They discuss what self-medication is and how it can impact one’s life, as well as what self-care is and how it can be an important area to develop, especially in our current times. A full transcript for this episode can be found here.ResourcesFor more information on the Reflections program at JMU, click here.2020-09-0927 min