The following are warning signs that a student may have an alcohol and/or drug problem or is at risk of developing one:
- Cuts classes/drops a class/comes to class late
- Frequently arrives late for work
- Makes excuses for poor performance or missing classes
- Frequently requests extensions/turns in work late or not at all
- Dramatic decline in academic performance
- Comes to class with a hangover or high
- Changes in personality; shifts in moods or emotions
- Brags about their alcohol or other drug use; conversations are frequently about using
- Cannot seem to have fun without drinking or using other drugs
- Loss of motivation or energy
- Experiences frequent health problems (illness, injury)
- Spends most of his or her money on drugs or alcohol
- Frequently passes out or suffers blackouts while drinking
- Changes in appearance
- Frequent problems with law enforcement or University authorities (e.g., University Police Department, residence hall staff)