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Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week - Oct. 18-25, 2009 |
Sometimes it's hard to know when someone's alcohol use is creating problems or becoming a dependency. The early signs may be subtle. Find out more when you Take a Look at Your Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs. Tang Center's Social Services offers a variety of confidential and non-judgmental counseling services with alcohol and drug specialists. They are available to talk with you individually about your own use or that of a friend or family member. They also run students support groups where common concerns can be explored on a weekly basis. There are specific groups for students who are trying to reduce or cease their alcohol or other drug use. Students who have alcohol violations are often mandated to attend an assessment with and Alcohol and Other Drug counselor. After the assessment, they may be required to participate in individual or group counseling - usually emphasizing harm reduction strategies and skills, i.e. recognizing the risks of their drinking; how to handle high risk situations in which drinking is prevalent; how to set limits and monitor their drinking. New national data show that students who participate this kind of counseling and education, whether mandated or voluntary, show a reduction in high-risk drinking and alcohol -related problems. For
more information, to make an appointment, or to get advice about an alcohol or
other drug situation call Tang Center social Services at 642-6074. |
PartySafe@Cal
is a program of University Health Services in collaboration with other campus
and community organizations.
The mission is to reduce harm associated with
drinking in the campus area.
To volunteer or for more information call 510-642-7202
or email hp@uhs.berkeley.edu.
