You may want to seek a substance abuse screening if...

• You have chronic hangovers, difficulty studying or otherwise question your
  relationship to alcohol and/or drugs.
• Someone who cares has expressed concern about your use of drugs/alcohol.
• You frequently use drugs or alcohol to a state of intoxication.
• You experience a blackout (a temporary loss of memory), due to the use of alcohol.
• You resist hearing or learning anything about the negative effects of drugs/alcohol.
• You come into conflict with the law, or sustain bodily injury as a consequence of intoxication.
• You were raised in a family where problem drinking or alcoholism was present.
• You have friends or loved ones whose use of mood-altering substances is a concern to you.
• If any of these or other negative consequences of substance abuse are present, it makes good sense to seek evaluation and help.

Like other universities, the use of alcohol and other drugs is common at NCSU and is, for many students, an intrinsic part of the social scene. This often makes it difficult to tell when a student has a substance abuse problem, as opposed to social drinking and recreational drug use. Similar to older adults who abuse substances, students are often quick to deny a problem with alcohol and/or drugs and may refuse to seek help even when confronted with clear evidence of their problem. Thus, many students who seek help at the Counseling Center for substance abuse are referred after a judicial or legal infraction. The Counseling Center employs one substance abuse specialist who counsels and evaluates students with these concerns. A student with a suspected problem can be assessed by this specialist and then referred to an appropriate alcohol/drug treatment program.

The following alcohol and other drug treatment services are offered to NC State Students:

Getting Started...

Other Resources...

Health Promotion at NC State University

Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous