Alcohol Resources & Assessment

Warning Signs
Classroom and Out-of-Classroom Warning Signs : Substance Misuse/Abuse Problems
(Adapted from the University of Missouri-Columbia) 

• Cutting classes/dropping a class/coming to class late
  
• Frequently arrives late for work
  
• Makes up excuses for poor performance and/or missing classes
  
• Frequently requests extensions/frequently turns in work late or not at all
  
• Dramatic decline in academic performance
  
• Coming to class with a hangover or high
  
• Changes in personality/shifts in moods or emotions
  
• Exhibits an attitude of not caring (extreme boredom or negativism)
  
• Brags about their alcohol or other drug use; conversations are frequently about using
  
• Loses friends because of drinking or other drug use
  
• Cannot seem to have fun without drinking or using other drugs
  
• Loss of motivation or energy
  
• Experiences frequent health problems (e.g., illness, injury)
  
• Spends most of his or her money on drugs or alcohol
  
• Frequently passes out or suffers blackouts while drinking
  
• Changes in his or her appearance
  
• Frequent problems with law enforcement or University authorities (e.g., UMPD, residence hall staff)