Alcohol Resources & Assessment
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Warning Signs
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)