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Specific issues you may encounter

The Substance Abusing Student

A variety of substances are available that provide escape from pressing demands. The most abused substance is alcohol. Alcohol and other drug-related accidents remain the single greatest cause of preventable death among college students.

Do:

• Share your honest concern and encourage the student to seek help. - Be alert for signs of drug abuse: preoccupation with drugs, periods of memory loss, deteriorating performance in class.
• Get necessary help from University Police in instances of intoxication.

Don’t:

• Ignore the problem.
• Chastise, lecture or in any manner encourage the behavior.