The Alcohol and
Other Drug Program
at The University of Texas at Dallas is administered by the Student
Counseling
Center and Health Education.
Counseling
Center:
972-883-2575
Student Union 1.608
Health
Education: 972-883-4275
Student Union 1.606 |
The goals of
the AOD program
are to promote healthy choices concerning the use of alcohol and other
drugs, minimize risks of negative consequences for those who
choose
to drink; and to promote a climate in which abstention from the use of
alcohol and other drugs is acceptable.
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You Know...
You are
accountable
for:
AOD violations in your
apartment, with or without your
knowledge
AOD use in your
presence, whether or not you are
participating
AOD actions of guests
you have invited to campus
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University
consequences of AOD
violations include:
- Parental
Notification
- Loss of Financial
Aid
- Eviction from
Apartment
- Expulsion from
the
University
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Signs of a Potential AOD Problem
1.
Using alcohol or drugs to:
help study
perform in school
function the day after partying
decrease stress or troubles
2. Missing Class
3. Having a reputation as a partier
4. Feeling guilt or remorse
5. Blacking out/Loss of memory
6. Lying about alcohol or drug use
7. Drinking or using other drugs alone
8. Thinking, "I can quit any time. I
just
don't want to."
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How to Help
a Friend
-
Let your friend know you are
concerned.
- Be a good listener.
- Describe how the
problem affects you.
- Encourage him/her
to seek help.
- Seek professional
advice when your
help is not
enough.
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