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)