Addictive Substances

Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

As a student at Texas State, your life extends beyond the classroom. Learning to make healthy decisions, including whether you will use substances such as alcohol, caffeine, tobacco and marijuana is just one of the decisions you will have to make. These pages contain extensive information about many types of drugs including how it is used and what risks are associated with its use. Information is also available about helping a friend, resources at Texas State and in San Marcos and links to learn more. These pages are written with the following principles in mind:There are risks involved with any drug use, including alcohol.

Most people who choose to experiment with drugs realize there are health risks, but they often do not know all of the risks. For instance, many people do not realize that a person's blood alcohol concentration can increase for several hours after drinking, putting them at risk for alcohol poisoning. Alcohol and other drug use increases the risk of being injured, experiencing unwanted sexual activity and having academic problems. There are also legal and disciplinary consequences for underage drinking and illegal drug use.

If you choose to use drugs or alcohol, you can make safer choices. The information at this site can help with those decisions. Remember to respect the rights of people who do not use alcohol or drugs. People abstain for many reasons, including religious beliefs, personal experiences, family history and legal consequences.

Take care of each other. If someone is seriously intoxicated, call EMS at 911. Do not take a chance with someone's life. Above you can find resources on campus and in San Marcos if you or your friends are having trouble with drugs or alcohol.

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Last Modified: August 4, 2006