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Graphic Medicine: Addiction

Graphic Novels and comics in the genre of graphic medicine, supporting mental health and disabilities.

Addiction

What is the definition of addiction? 

Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. People with addiction use substances or engage in behaviors that become compulsive and often continue despite harmful consequences.  (American Society of Addiction Medicine

Local Addiction Resources

Graphic Novels about Addiction

Resources for Mental Health

IU Southeast CAPS

(Counseling and Psychological Services)

Our services are available to all students (part or full time) at no fee.

Our counselors are all professionally trained and have specific skills related to work with college students. The Director of Counseling and Psychological Services holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology and is licensed by the state of Indiana as a Health Services Provider. The Counselor/Care Manager is a licensed clinical social worker who provides both mental health counseling and referrals for resource assistance, e.g., food, housing, health care, etc. Our staff also includes master level and doctoral level graduate students from local universities.
Make an appointment

Students may schedule virtual visits with a counselor by calling 812-941-2244 or emailing sepersco@ius.edu.

For students in a mental health crisis, please contact IU Southeast Police Department at 812-941-2400 or the Regional Crisis and Information Line (24 Hours) at 800-221-0446.