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Some students find that their drinking or substance use patterns become problematic. Signs that you may be experiencing a problem include poor academic performance, conflict in social, romantic, or familial relationships, and black-outs. Lindley Counseling can help you address these issues and develop behavior patterns that are more healthy.

Substance Misuse: Impaired ability to regulate substance consumption leading to adverse consequences including:

• Failure to fulfill obligations (academic, social, etc.)
• Use that is physically hazardous
• Legal problems
• Recurrent interpersonal problems
• Medical problems

Substance Dependence: A pattern of maladaptive substance use leading you to significant functional impairment or distress:

• Tolerance (need more of the drug for the same effect)
• Withdrawal (most often alcohol or opiates)
• Use consistently exceeds intentions
• Unsuccessful efforts to control use
• Impairment of functioning

Alcohol is the most common drug which is misused, but cocaine, stimulants, cannabis, and LSD are also drugs which are misused at W&L.

• Repeated pattern of drinking or using in spite of adverse consequences
• Academic effects
• Risky behavior such as driving or indiscriminate sexual behavior; blackouts

Remember: There is danger of death by alcohol poisoning. Visit the for more information.

Opiates including fentanyl are especially dangerous in overdose. Visit the VA for more information. Contact Jan Kaufman to schedule a (learn how to administer Narcan) for your organization.