As a college student, you are faced with making many choices on a daily basis. All of our choices lead to different outcomes. When it comes to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, it’s important to educate yourself with accurate information and understand the potential consequences of your choices to be able to make informed decisions.
- Use “I” statements
- Approach and listen with empathy
- Offer your support
- Encourage them to take online screenings
- Help them find resources
- Drinking to get drunk, smoking to get high
- Missing class/not studying
- Losing interest in personal appearance, hobbies, friends, responsibilities
- Changes in personality
- Beginning to use additional drugs
- Violent behaviors or tendencies when drinking
For more information on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, recovery and support, and ASU policies and procedures, please visit: https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/alcohol