Curriculum Infusion

Students with AOD Problems

LEAF

Public Service Announcement

70% of OSC Faculty Want to Learn About Helping a Student

with AOD Problems

Warning Signs:

Below are some common warning signs that a student may have a drinking/ drugging problem or is at risk of developing one.

• Dramatic decline in academic performance; makes excuses for poor performance or missing classes; frequently requests extensions/turns in work late or not at all.

• Cuts classes/drops a class/comes to class late/ comes to class with a hangover or high.

• Changes in personality; shifts in moos or emotions.

• Brags about their alcohol or other drug use; conversations are frequently about using.

• Cannnot seem to have fun without drinking/using other drugs.

• Loss of motivation or energy or change in appearance.

• Experiences frequent health problems (illness, injury).

• Spends most of his or her money on drugs or alcohol.

What You Can Do:

• Reinforce norms; refrain from making comments that normalize high risk drinking.

• Do not diminish the effects from making comments that normalize high risk drinking.

• Consult with the Counseling Center if you have concerns about a student.

• Refer a student who needs help to the Counseling Center.

• When confronting a student's problem use caring phrases like "You haven't looked well lately..." or " I knowsomeone at the counseling center who can help you."

Counseling Center (601) 436-3368

Brought to you by the SUNY Oneonta AOD committee

SIG-E CFDA #92-243

EW YORK STATE OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES

DAVID E. PATERSON, Governor
1450 Western Avenue / Albany, NY 12203-3526 / 518-473-3460 / Fax: 518-485-6014
www.oasas.state.ny.us / prevention@oasas.state.ny.us