Alcohol Safety
Alcohol is the most widely used and abused drug in our society, and it is also the most popular drug on college campuses. Clemson University is committed to providing a campus environment free of the abuse of alcohol and the illegal use of other drugs.
College is a critical time for you to become aware of, and
responsible for, your choices. Alcohol abuse often has consequences
beyond your control.
Health Consequence of Alcohol Abuse
The most dramatic effect of alcohol abuse is depression of the nervous system resulting in negative long-term and short-term health, academic and social consequences. This includes impairment of judgment and coordination and may lead to consequences such as traffic accidents, unwanted pregnancies, violence and aggression and decreased academic performance. Continued long-term abuse leads to alcoholism, depression, even death and suicide.
Lower Your Risks
The best way to reduce your risk is to
not drink at all. If you do make the choice to drink, there are ways to
drink that are less dangerous and less risky, including:
- Pace your consumption.
- Alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
- Keep track of how many drinks you have.
- Do not accept a drink if you don’t know what is in it.
Where to Get Help
Counseling and Psychological Services at Redfern Health Center, 864-656-2451, provides psychological service, individual and group counseling, intervention, support groups, treatment and referrals.
The Assessment Choices Training and Transitions (ACTT) program, 864-656-2451, provides alcohol assessment, education, intervention and referrals for students. Students may enter the program through voluntary self-referral or may be referred by the University or other city, state and county agencies.
Alcohol related education and prevention awareness are available to students through Redfern Health Center’s Office of Health Promotion at (864) 656-0141 or EMpower Clemson at 864-656-3053.
Clemson University Alcohol Priority Topics
Behaviors:
- High-risk Drinking
- Frequency
- Quantity
Consequences:
- Memory Loss
- Missed class
- Poor test performance
- Driving under the influence
- Trouble with authorities
Protective Behaviors:
- Refused a drink offer
- Say the campus is concerned about alcohol safety
- Are aware that the campus has alcohol safety programming
- Abide by the university's policies
Sub-Populations:
- Off-campus student
- Fraternities/Sororities
- Freshman
- Gender specific drinking patterns "
