Alcohol Information

Classroom and Out-of-Classroom Warning Signs : Substance Misuse/Abuse Problems

(Adapted from the University of Missouri-Columbia)  

Warning Signs:

  • 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)