Alcohol Resources & Assessment

Classroom and Out-of-Classroom Warning Signs: Substance Misuse/Abuse Problems
(Adapted from the University of Missouri-Columbia)

Cutting classes/dropping a class/coming to class late
Frequently arrives late for work
Makes up excuses for poor performance and/or missing classes
Frequently requests extensions/frequently turns in work late or not at all
Dramatic decline in academic performance
Coming to class with a hangover or high
Changes in personality/shifts in moods or emotions
Exhibits an attitude of not caring (extreme boredom or negativism)
Brags about their alcohol or other drug use; conversations are frequently about using
Loses friends because of drinking or other drug use
Cannot seem to have fun without drinking or using other drugs
Loss of motivation or energy
Experiences frequent health problems (e.g., illness, injury)
Spends most of his or her money on drugs or alcohol
Frequently passes out or suffers blackouts while drinking
Changes in his or her appearance
Frequent problems with law enforcement or University authorities (e.g., UMPD, residence hall staff)