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About the HERC

• Mission Statement
• Meet Our Staff
• Frequently Asked Questions
• HERC Happenings
• Student Employment Opportunities
• Internship Opportunities
• Graduate Assistantship Opportunities

Services

• Bulletin Board to Go Program
• Consultations
• Downloads
• Don't Cancel That Class!
• Request a Program
• Request Posters

Programs

• Alcohol
• Nutrition
• Sexual Health
• Sleep Health
• Tobacco

Information

• Cold and Flu Prevention
• Hydration
• Other Drug Information
• Staph/MRSA Information
• Stress Management
• Sun Safety
• Tobacco Free Campus Initiative
• West Nile Virus

Events

• Great American Smokeout
• Health Fair
• Kick Butts Day
• Safer Spring Break Fair

Organizations

• Alcohol and Other Drug Coalition
• Peer Education
• Health Service Advisory Board
• Tobacco Coalition
• total eiu

Health Service Departments

• HERC
• Illinois Higher Education Center
• Medical Clinic
• Student Affairs Assessment

Gambling

Signs of gambling problem

• Much of your thoughts and or concentration are focused on gambling.
• Time loss from school or work due to gambling.
• Relationships with others are being affected because of gambling.
• Gambling with borrowed money or credit cards, that you know you can't pay back
• After a loss do you feel you much play again to regain losses?
• After a win do you feel like you need to keep playing to win more?
• Considering stealing to finance gambling?
• Considering suicide as a result of gambling?

Internet Gambling

• There are more than 1,400 internet gambling sites on the Web.
• Internet gambling is the fastest growing part of the gambling industry.
• The United States has no regulations or control over Internet gambling.

(Oregon State University, 2007)

Gambling can lead to a serious addiction. To find out more about gambling or to evaluate a friend's gambling practices - call the Financial Health Education Coordinator. You can also set up a One-On-One financial assessment with the Financial Health Education Coordinator. To schedule call (217) 581-7786 or stop by the Health Education Resource Center located in the Student Services Building.