Alcohol
Objective: To empower students to make informed decisions around alcohol through individual education and outreach programs (educational presentations, events, displays) to foster academic success and overall health and wellness.
Consultations
Consultations consist of a 45–60 minute one-on-one confidential appointment. Please call 949-824-9355 to make an appointment.
Alcohol:
- Learn About:
- The Basics of Alcohol – The short- and long-term effects of alcohol, how to calculate your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), and how to calculate a standard drink size.
- Harm Reduction Strategies – The importance of having a plan before you go out, and strategies on how to reduce high-risk drinking.
- Alcohol poisoning (AKA Alcohol Overdose) – Signs and symptoms, how to respond in an emergency.
- Create Strategies That Work for You:
- Analyze current drinking habits and create new ones.
- Utilize harm reduction strategies to reduce high-risk drinking behaviors.
- Discover healthy alternatives to drinking.
- Take Action:
- Medical Amnesty – Make the call, get help, save a life.
- Receive proper referrals, if necessary.
Workshops
Are you interested in scheduling a fun and interactive workshop for a group of 25 or more on alcohol? Fill out the workshop request form here. Additionally, you may email studentwellness@uci.edu for more information about our Health & Wellness Workshops.
Campus AA Meetings
If you are interested in attending an AA meeting, please contact Gary R. at groman@uci.edu to learn more about the program and when meetings are.
Online Tools
eCHUG Online Alcohol Assessment
Resources
- Alcohol Impairment Chart
- Anteaters For Recovery (On hold until further notice)
Concerned about your use or your friend’s alcohol use? Check out these links:
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- College Drinking Prevention
- Alcoholics Anonymous
If you have medical concerns related to your alcohol use, contact the UCI Student Health Center at 949-824-5301.
If you would like to speak to a counselor, contact the UCI Counseling Center at 949-824-6457.