- Useful Information -

The USEFUL INFORMATION page is packed with useful information on how alcohol and drugs impact individuals, families and communities. The following links include scholarly articles, statistical data, and treatment resources. Being smart means knowing the facts and making informed choices.

COUGAR TRUTHS:

Most Students (72%) have 0-4 drinks when they party.

Most Students (78%) have NOT missed a class as a result of alcohol or drug use.

Most Students (90%) have NOT had alcohol or drugs impact their performance on tests or class projects.

Most students (87%) choose NOT to use marijuana.

Most students (74%) choose NOT to smoke.

Most sexually active students (84%) have sex while they are sober.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE FACTS:

Alcohol

For comprehensive information about alcohol use, statistics and information check out NIDA's Info Facts  on alcohol

Are you thinking about cutting back? If so, click here  for some helpful information.

Alcohol: True Stories hosted by Matt Damon
Click hereto test your alcohol knowledge, and here for alcohol questions and answers

Alcohol First Aid

CDC's Drunk Driving Facts

University Alcohol and Drug Policy

California Liquor Laws

Blood Alcohol Content Calculator

Club Drugs (Predatory Drugs)

LSD (Acid)

MDMA (Ecstasy) - see below for additional information

Methamphetamine

Rohypnol and GHB

Web of Addictions - Website

SUPPORT GROUP INFORMATION:

The following information is intended to be a guide to assist individuals in locating information that might be helpful.

Adult Children of Alcoholics ( www.adultchildren.org )
"Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA) is a 12-Step, 12-Tradition program of women and men who grew up in alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional homes. They meet with each other in a mutually respectful, safe environment and acknowledge common experiences. They discover how childhood affected them in the past and influences us in the present. By practicing the 12 Steps, focusing on the solution, and accepting a loving Higher Power of our understanding, we find freedom from the past and a way to improve our lives today."

Alcoholics Anonymous ( www.sepennaa.org )
"Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a voluntary, worldwide fellowship of men and women from all walks of life who meet together to attain and maintain sobriety. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership."
For more information on AA you can visit their AA World Services website or your local chapter for meeting times.


Marijuana Anonymous Online Groups ( www.marijuana-anonymous.org )
Marijuana Anonymous (MA) is based upon the same 12-step model that AA is based. For more information about how it works click here.

Moderation Management ( www.moderation.org )
What is Moderation Management (MM)?

Narcotics Anonymous ( www.na.org )
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is an international, community-based association of recovering addicts. Started in 1947, the NA movement is one of the world's oldest and largest of its type, with nearly twenty thousand weekly meetings in seventy countries. For additional information on NA Philosophy, History or Program click here.

Nicotine Anonymous ( www.nicotine-anonymous.org )
"Nicotine Anonymous is a Non-Profit 12 Step Fellowship of men and women helping each other live nicotine-free lives. Nicotine Anonymous welcomes all those seeking freedom from nicotine addiction, including those using cessation programs and nicotine withdrawal aids. The primary purpose of Nicotine Anonymous is to help all those who would like to cease using tobacco and nicotine products in any form. The Fellowship offers group support and recovery using the 12 Steps as adapted from Alcoholics Anonymous to achieve abstinence from nicotine."

Tobacco Free U ( www.tobaccofreeu.org )
Tobacco Free U is the official BACCHUS and GAMMA Peer Education website on collegiate tobacco control.