alcohol
How weekend binge drinking can affect academic performance
Find out if weekend binge drinking has an effect on your academic performance during the week.
7 ways to help yourself and others navigate the drinking scene
How to turn down (and respond when someone turns down) a drink.
KNOW the warning signs. KNOW your options; Know how to get help NOW.
Collin College is committed to providing a healthy, safe, drug-free environment. KNOW NOW is an initiative to educate students about issues related to substance use/abuse and to empower you to make positive choices for...
Making social gatherings fun for everyone: A guide for hosts and guests
Rate this article and enter to winSocial events are an important part of the college experience. They’re a chance to make new connections, bond with friends, and let loose on the dance floor. Some...
With someone who drank too much? How you can help
Rate this article and enter to winWe all know this scenario: You’re out with your friends and everyone is enjoying themselves—swaying to the music, unwinding, and perhaps throwing back a few drinks. But you...
Ask the doc: Can drinking alcohol impair my ability to learn?
—Jayden*, Portland State University, OregonYes, in ways both large and small. Are there students who drink from time to time and still manage to get good value out of their investment in higher education?...
Sober support: What works for students in recovery?
Rate this article and enter to winWhat if students have gone through treatment for alcohol addiction or drug abuse, and now they’re back on track, focusing on their education and future? Their success in...
Drinking? 7 ways to get what you want from it
Having the drink without the downsideDo you choose to drink alcohol? If so, chances are you’re interested in figuring out how to get alcohol’s buzz (feeling chatty, relaxed, and socially connected) while avoiding its negative effects (feeling tired,...
Drinking? The science of the buzz and how you can control it
The science of drinking: How to make it work better for youIf you choose to drink alcohol, you’re likely familiar with the relaxed, chatty buzz that may come early in the evening—and the slump that sometimes...
The student guide to going out
Rate this article and enter to winGoing to a party? Or throwing one? Party-throwers and party-goers play a vital role in shaping the sexual culture of your community. Party-throwers are the social engineers who...