Alcohol and Other Drugs
Alcohol
What is a standard drink? What is tolerance? What are some strategies to reduce risk? What are some signs of a medical emergency due to alcohol?
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Cannabis
How does cannabis affect memory, cognition, and sleep? What are symptoms of withdrawal? How does cannabis affect a person’s ability to drive?
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Prescription Drugs
How common is prescription drug misuse at Northeastern? What does misuse mean and what are the potential effects?
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Other Drugs
Learn more information about drugs such as cocaine, hallucinogens, amphetamines, opiates, inhalants, and club drugs.
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Medical Amnesty Policy
Students/organizations are strongly encouraged to call for medical assistance for themselves or for another student who they are concerned about as a result of alcohol or other drugs.
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Preventing Alcohol & Other Drug Toxicity
Learn more about the warning signs of alcohol and other drug toxicity, how to respond, risk reduction strategies, and resources.
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Check out our information sheet or find out more from specific topic pages above.