{"id":138,"date":"2024-01-15T13:29:53","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T18:29:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/?page_id=138"},"modified":"2026-01-22T15:46:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:46:53","slug":"drug-alcohol-prevention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/drug-alcohol-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\"><div class=\"wp-block-umflint-jumbotron jumbotron jumbotron-fluid jumbotron-page mb-3\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a2ea48f54d664540d96ba8cb44af1ec6\">Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention<\/h1>\n\n<\/div>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"jumbotron-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-1024x800.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-1536x1200.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Blue.Walking.Bridge-2048x1600.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" alt=\"\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n<button class=\"btn btn-section w-100 px-0 wp-menu-block-toggle mobile-nav-toggle d-none\" data-target=\"wp-menu-block-side-menu\">\n          <span class=\"h-100 mr-3 mt-1 d-block mobile-nav-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mb-1 transition bg-dark d-block mobile-nav-icon-line\"><\/span>\n\t\t  <\/span>\n          Student Health &amp; 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Genesee County Community Resources\u00a0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/flint-community-resources\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Flint &amp; Genesee County Community Resources\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/www.schema.org\/SiteNavigationElement\" id=\"menu-item-188\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-188 nav-item\"><a title=\"Week of Wellness\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wow\/\" class=\"nav-link\">Week of Wellness<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-9\">\n\t\t\t\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumb\"><ol class=\"breadcrumb mb-3\"><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\">Student Health &amp; Well-being<\/a><\/li><li class=\"breadcrumb-item active\" aria-current=\"page\">Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention<\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n\n<p>The University of Michigan-Flint is committed to providing a safe learning environment that supports the health and well-being of all students and members of the campus community. The University recognizes that abuse of alcohol and\/or other drugs can be a major obstacle to personal and academic success and&nbsp;impact the entire campus environment. Prevention, early detection, timely intervention, and treatment are essential to reducing the negative impact of alcohol and other drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Alcohol and other drug abuse may impact academic success in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decreased motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Falling behind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower grades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Academic probation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Possible loss of financial aid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dismissal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4b49a1170c3c926cf8d159884658dfaf\">Health Risks of Alcohol and Drug Abuse:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Short Term<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Long Term<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>More prone to injuries<\/td><td>Chronic diseases<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wakefulness<\/td><td>Cancers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Blackouts<\/td><td>Weakened immune system<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More prone to violence or victim of violence<\/td><td>Hormone issues<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alcohol poisoning<\/td><td>Learning &amp; memory problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reproductive health concerns<\/td><td>Poor mental health<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Heart attack or stroke<\/td><td>Social problems<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Psychosis<\/td><td>Substance use disorder or dependence<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overdose\/death<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\"><strong>For additional information regarding university and legal sanctions associated with alcohol or other drug abuse:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/aod\/\">University of Michigan-Flint Alcohol and Other Drug Policy for Students, Faculty and Staff 2024-26<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1aWMTdmJobGdvpRiFSRlCCPkp9YSvXqFUZIVeSzNVF8g\/edit?usp=sharing\">Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Alcohol and Other Drug 2022-24 Biennial Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ad77a84ec54387ab4838b037de1038c9\">Campus Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/umflint.edu\/caps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Counseling &amp; Psychological Services<\/strong><\/a><br>CAPS offers free and confidential mental health support through counseling, group therapy, consultations, crisis services, workshops, and referrals to community providers for all enrolled University of Michigan-Flint students.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/mhealthy\/programs\/alcohol\/management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MHealthy Alcohol Management Program<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><br>A brief, confidential educational program that helps you eliminate drinking problems by reducing your drinking or stopping altogether.You decide which is better for you: moderation or abstinence. Fee-for-service, however fee is waived for U-M faculty and staff.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/app.getinclusive.com\/dashboard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get Inclusive<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<br>Learn more about Alcohol and Other drugs, when to ask for help, how alcohol and other drugs can affect you, and how to take actions to help others.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/screening.hfihub.com\/UM-Flint\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Online Substance Abuse Screenings<\/strong><\/a><br>Alcohol, opioid, or general substance abuse screenings.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/benefits-wellness\/health-well-being\/mhealthy\/faculty-staff-well-being\/alcohol-tobacco\/tobacco-consultation-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tobacco Consultation Service<\/strong><\/a><br>Students who desire to quit tobacco can participate in a tobacco treatment program through University Health Services and\/or access the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.umich.edu\/benefits-wellness\/health-well-being\/mhealthy\/faculty-staff-well-being\/alcohol-tobacco-programs\/tobacco-consultation-service\/tobacco-treatment-resources-toolkits\/tobacco-treatment-virtual-quit-kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tobacco Treatment Virtual Quit Kit<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9b22d1c44f9dbdab321170535a47e8a6\">Local Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catholiccharitiesflint.org\/geneseecounseling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Center for Hope<\/strong><\/a><br>Individual and group counseling to help those experiencing emotional or mental health issues, including substance abuse.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.odysseyvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Flint Odyssey House<\/strong><\/a><br>Offers residential and outpatient services to assist with recovery, including detox.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/genchc.org\/substance-use-disorder-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Genesee Health System<\/strong><\/a><br>Provides services &amp; supports to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders. Also provides Narcan and Narcan training.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hamiltonchn.org\/substance-use-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Hamilton Community Health Network<\/strong><\/a><br>Outpatient substance abuse counseling. Vivitrol program.<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nextdistro.org\/michigan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Naloxone\/Narcan for All: Michigan<\/strong><\/a><br>Online and mail-based opioid overdose response training platform that facilitates access to naloxone through the mail.&nbsp;<br><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessaids.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Wellness AIDS Services<\/strong><\/a><br>Safe space where individuals can get tested, exchange syringes, and attend educational workshops. Narcan is available and training is provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0af033a46e6aaec83ede1678e3ae3bee\">National and Online Resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alcoholics Anonymous<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alcoholscreening.org\/#\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Alcohol Screening<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/publichealth.lacounty.gov\/sapc\/MDU\/DE\/MarijuanaEdiblesFactSheet040416.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Marijuana Edibles Fact Sheet<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/marijuana\/index.htm\"><strong>Marijuana and Public Health<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niaaa.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nida.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>National Institute on Drug Abuse<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Rethinking Drinking<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samhsa.gov\/find-help\/national-helpline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Substance Abuse &amp; Mental Health Services Administration<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> [&#8230;]<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"btn btn-secondary understrap-read-more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/drug-alcohol-prevention\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-138","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":264,"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/138\/revisions\/264"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/health-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}