Getting Help

The majority of students who consume alcohol do so for enjoyment, in moderation, and in a responsible, mature manner.  Yet, some individuals consume alcohol in a harmful and unsafe manner.  Students who engage in frequent or heavy drinking tend to experience negative consequences ranging from doing poorly on an exam or project, to receiving alcohol citations and getting injured. 

Do You or Does Someone You Know…

• Drink or use other drugs to forget about problems?
• Drink or use other drugs to feel relaxed or comfortable around other people?
• Have family members with other drug or alcohol problems?
• Have conflicts with friends or acquaintances while drinking or using other drugs?
• Ever feel guilty about drinking or using other drugs?
• Ever have trouble remembering what was done or said the night before when drinking or using drugs?
• Get drunk or high after making a conscious decision to stay sober?
• Drink until there is nothing left to drink, or use other drugs until the supply is exhausted?
• Ever miss class because of a hangover from drinking or using other drugs?

An answer of yes to as few as two of these questions may indicate that you, or someone you know, could be at risk for an alcohol or other drug problem. 

To get help changing drinking or drug-use patterns, refer to the following other pages on this website:

Alcohol Poisoning tells you what to do if a friend has had way too much to drink.

Online Screening Programs offers resources for determining whether you have a problem with substance abuse.

Resources on Campus lists a number of campus resources for students facing issues with drug or alcohol use. Calling the Student Life office is a good start: 346-3216.

Treatment Programs lists programs and facilities here in Eugene that can help you change your drinking or drug use behavior.