What Are Alcohol and Other Drug Services?
91视频 has a strong commitment to a healthy and safe environment for all members of the University community. For details regarding the university's drug and alcohol policy, visit University Drug and Alcohol Policy. The Counseling Center provides a number of support services to students struggling with alcohol and other drug use. These include:
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- Assessment and support for problematic alcohol and other drug use
- Assistance in dealing with family members or other loved ones who may be suffering from an addiction
- Help in dealing with pressure to drink or use more than you want to
- Strategies and support for changing drinking or drug use patterns
- Support for students in recovery (Individual and Group Services)
- Referral information and assistance
Services are confidential and free of charge for registered 91视频 students.
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The Counseling Center offers the following educational programs and workshops for student organizations, residence halls, faculty, staff, administrations, and family members:
- 鈥淭he Drinking Game鈥: an interactive board game based on a harm-reduction approach to use of alcohol
- "Weed Wars": an interactive competition focused on marijuana
- Additional Alcohol and Other Drug-related topics (upon request)
- How to Intervene, Assist, and Refer
Presentations may fulfill educational and risk management requirements of student organizations and residence halls.
Please visit our Outreach and Consultation page for more information
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For more mental health educational and self-help resources, visit our Resources page.
Some Signs that Substance Use Might be a Problem
- Being uncomfortable at occasions when alcohol and/or other drugs are not available
- When you are not using, regretting things you said or did when you were using
- Arguments with friends or family related to your use
- Being able to handle larger and larger amounts of alcohol and/or drug use over time
- Increased work, family, school and social problems
- Feeling angry or depressed while using or the next day
- Lying about substance use to friends and loved ones
- Neglecting people and events that don鈥檛 involve substance use
- 鈥淏lackouts鈥 or not remembering what happened when under the influence.
- Uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms when not using (e.g. shakiness, fatigue, insomnia, irritability)
- Needing substances to cope with strong feelings, stress, and/or sleepiness
- Wanting to cut back, but not being able to
- Driving a car while under the influence
- Getting into trouble at work or at school for using (e.g. showing up late, calling in sick, getting fired, failing classes)
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The eCHECKUP TO GO tools will provide you with accurate and personalized feedback about:
- Your individual drinking/ marijuana use pattern
- Your risk patterns
- Your aspirations and goals
- Helpful resources at 91视频 and in your community
To get started, select the eCHECKUP TO GO link below: