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), & how to calculate a standard drink size.
  • Harm Reduction Strategies- The importance of having a plan before you go out, & 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:

• AA Meetings on Campus
  • Tuesdays & Wednesdays
    
  • Meeting details/information (currently topic/discussion meetings) and location/map
  • Starting September 7th these meetings will be held in a hybrid format on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• Zoom Meetings:
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 741 868 309
  • Password: email Gary R. at groman@uci.edu
  • Mondays and Fridays
• AA Meetings off Campus
  • Alcoholics Anonymous Homepage
  • California AA Meetings

Online Tools

eCHUG Online Alcohol Assessment

Resources

• UCI Alcohol Policy
• Alcohol Impairment Chart
• Anteaters For Recovery (On hold until further notice)

Concerned about your use or your friend’s 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 concern 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.

UC Irvine Campus Police

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