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Just for Parents of Undergraduates + Alcohol & drug use + Healthy relationships + Transition & adjustment

Legal in Washington but not on campus

Possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is legal in Washington State for those over the age of 21.  However, you may not smoke pot anywhere on the University of Washington campus.

How can I help a friend whose alcohol use may be harming them?

The most obvious signs that a friend has a drinking problem include:

couple talking and sitting close togetherFirst-year students (and their parents!) usually have expectations about college life long before actually leaving home. Some students look forward to college, and are eager to experience more freedom and adventure, while others may feel enthusiastic initially, only to discover that they don't feel happy, comfortable, or secure in their new environment.

photo of person standing on scalesAn eating disorder is a medical illness caused by a disturbance in eating or exercising habits or body image that negatively affects a person's overall health.  Eating disorders are often characterized by severely limiting food intake or excessive overeating.  Sometimes exercise, vomiting, laxatives, or diuretics are used to eliminate food and calories from the body after an individual has eaten, or binged.  A

Improving Communication With Your College Student

Understanding the barriers to parent-college student communication is a critical step toward providing practical support for college students.

hepatitis b.jpgWhat causes hepatitis B?


How does hepatitis B spread?

The spread of hepatitis B occurs when blood from an infected person enters the body of a person who is not infected. Hepatitis B is spread in the following ways:

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