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Alcohol and You

Please answer YES or NO to the following questions.

When there is stress, do you drink more than usual??

   YES   NO

Do you look for reasons to get drunk??

   YES   NO

Does anyone in your family have a history of drug or alcohol abuse??

   YES   NO

Are you apt to use alcohol heavily after getting a bad grade or arguing with a friend??

   YES   NO

Do you sometimes regret things you said or did while you were drunk??

   YES   NO

Do you need alcohol to be "yourself" and have a good time??

   YES   NO

Do you ever wake up in the morning after and discover that you cannot remember part of the evening before?

   YES   NO

Have you ever tried to cut down on your use?

   YES   NO

Have you ever driven your car and worried that you might be stopped by a cop who could arrest you for being "under the influence"?

   YES   NO

Do you feel annoyed when friends or relatives bring up the subject of your drinking?

   YES   NO

Have you ever missed class due to drinking?

   YES   NO

Do you usually drink to get drunk?

   YES   NO

If you answered "YES" to two or more of these questions, you might consider the Counseling Center's Confidential Services for Students. In counseling, students can consider how the use of alcohol affects relationships, school work, health and motivation. These services are appropriate for those wondering about their own behavior, or concerned about drinking by friends or family.?


Other resources on or near campus

  • The Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education is an educational resource for students and maintains an excellent selection of literature and videos for student use. CADE has information on many topics including: issues of adult children of alcoholics; health issues; women and alcohol; alcohol and date rape; and how to help a friend.

  • Alcoholics Anonymous, (202) 966-9115: 10am - 10pm.

  • Ala-Teen, Al-Anon (for family members and significant others), (202) 882-1334.

  • Alcohol and Drug Hotline, (202) 783-1300: 8am - 2am.


    The UCC can provide a free assessment and referrals to appropriate services both on and off campus. Other UCC services may also be recommended to you. Please call (202) 994-5300 to set up an appointment.

    If you would like to learn more

    Black, Claudia. "It will never happen to me." Ballantine Books; 1987. Available in consortium libraries.

    Seymour, Richard B. and Smith, David E. "Drugfree: A unique, positive approach to staying off alcohol and other drugs." 1987. Facts on file. In consortium libraries.
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