The college years are a time for great personal growth. Sometimes alcohol and other drug use hinder growth, i.e. health, relationships, academics. Tang Center has individual and group education and counseling services to help prevent and problem-solve these issues with you.

Education

A variety of alcohol education programs are available to student and staff groups from an array of source, including. UHS Health Promotion, UHS Social Services s, UCB and Berkeley Police, Residential Life and several others.

Workshops/Presentations
Responsible Beverage Service Training
Social Host and Risk Management Training
Alcohol Laws, Penalties, and Enforcement
Alcohol and Other Drug Issues at Cal

Online and Academic Courses
AlcoholEDU
Pubic Health 103: Drugs, Health and Society (2 units) - academic course

For more information contact Health Promotion, Tang Center at 642-7202.

Counseling

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 about your own use or that of a friend or family member.

Many students benefit from counseling in a group format where common concerns can be explored on a weekly basis. Social Services runs groups for students who are trying to reduce or cease their substance use.

There are also Twelve-Step Programs on or near campus and training for staff that may be in a role to recognize students in trouble to enable them to refer appropriately.

For more information or to make an appointment call Tang Center Social Services at 642-6074.

Sometimes it is hard to know when someone's use is out of control or creating problems. The early signs may be subtle. Find out more when you Take a Look at Your Use of Alcohol or Other Drugs.