Information and Resources
alcohol and drug education program
Safety Nest
Safety Nest is a support group for anyone that has been affected by another person's alcohol or drug use. Safety Nest is a safe place to bring your concerns, your questions, and your desire to lead a better life. Together, we learn to face the past, to let go of it, and to lead happy, productive lives in the present.
Alcohol Poisoning
Do you have questions about the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning? Do you know who to contact in case of a medical emergency?
Health Risks
Would you like to know more about assorted health hazards associated with alcohol or other drug use? View this table.
Alcohol and Drug Interactions
Alcohol is just one of many drugs that, when taken on its own, can have varied effects on the body and mind. Other drugs, whether prescribed by a doctor, found in a medicine cabinet, or bought illegally, will also cause some change in your body chemistry. Mixing various substances together can sometimes have dire consequences.
Blacking Out from Alcohol Consumption
A blackout is a phenomenon caused by the intake of alcohol or other substance in which long-term memory creation is impaired or there is a complete inability to recall the past.
Passing Out from Alcohol Consumption
“Passing out” is a colloquial term for syncope, which describes a loss of consciousness. Passing out is not uncommon across the life span, but passing out from alcohol use is very dangerous.
Self-Help Programs
Are you interested in learning more about local support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Marijuana Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Smart Recovery?
External Informational Resources
American Council for Drug Education
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Prevention
National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
National Institute on Drug Abuse
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information – run by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Facts on Tap – an up-to-date resource for college students providing information on and services for a variety of alcohol-related topics, including: