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Many behaviors are risky for your health and happiness.
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Behaviors that can put your health and happiness in jeopardy include smoking, drinking, drug use, violence, and sexual activity.
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This page provides links to get help for risky behaviors.
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If you or someone you know needs help, check out the links below.
If you are in immediate danger or a crime has been committed, call 911.
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The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1−800−799−7233 or TTY 1−800−787−3224.
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The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800.656.HOPE (4673)
Risky Behaviors
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Cigarette smoking-health effects, second hand smoke, tobacco products, e-cigarettes
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Smoking cessation: click here
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Delaware Quitline: 1-866-409-1858
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Drinking: College drinking prevalence, statistics, prevention, how alcohol affects your body and college alcohol policies:
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Getting help for drinking problems:
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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) : 212–870–3400
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Secular Organizations for Sobriety : 323–666–4295
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SMART Recovery : 440–951–5357
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Women for Sobriety : 215–536–8026
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Help for family and friends of alcoholics:
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Al-Anon Family Groups: 1–888–425–2666 for meetings
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Adult Children of Alcoholics: 310–534–1815
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Drugs- Commonly used drugs, common street names, acute effects, and health risk
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Help with drug addiction: 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (This service is supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
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Find treatment centers in your area online at Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:
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E-cigarettes- What they are, how they work, what effects they have on the brain/body.
