Alcohol

Consultations

Consultations consist of a 30-60 minute one-on-one educational appointment. To make an appointment, please contact Emily Edilian at eedlilian@uci.edu, call 949-824-0346, or book a meeting time.

Alcohol:

What You’ll Learn

  • How alcohol affects your body, brain, and decision-making
  • What a standard drink is and how alcohol impacts Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)
  • Ways to stay safer and reduce risks when drinking
  • The warning signs of alcohol poisoning and how to respond in an emergency

Build Skills for Safer Choices

  • Reflect on your current drinking habits and how they align with your goals
  • Learn practical strategies to reduce risks associated with alcohol use
  • Explore healthy alternatives to drinking and other ways to socialize and manage stress

Take Action

  • Learn how to recognize when someone needs emergency medical help and what steps to take
  • Gain the confidence to help a friend during an alcohol-related emergency
  • Connect with campus and community resources for additional support if needed

 

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.


Anteater Recovery

If you are looking for recovery support, join Anteater Recovery every Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion (G319 Student Center). Wherever you are in your recovery journey, you’re welcome here. Anteater Recovery is a supportive community for students navigating substance use recovery and other life challenges. Our weekly meetings provide an opportunity to connect with others, build meaningful relationships, share experiences, and support one another in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Whether you’re new to recovery, have been on your journey for a while, or are simply looking for a community that understands, we invite you to join us.

AA Meeting: If you would prefer the format of AA, please contact Gary R. at groman@uci.edu to learn more about the program and when meetings are. The Anteater Recovery program is not an AA affiliated program.

 

Online Tools

 

Resources

Visit the Center for Student Wellness & Health Promotion (CSWHP) for FREE alcohol spike testing kits.

Concerned about your use or your friend’s alcohol use?  Check out these links:

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.

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