Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention work at Wolverine Wellness is student-centered and uses evidence-based strategic interventions, collaboration, innovation and the incorporation of the wellness dimensions to reduce harmful consequences of alcohol and other drug use.
Alcohol and Other Drugs - Campaigns and Print Materials
Campus-wide media campaigns and print materials alert students to the potential dangers of alcohol and other drug use, address illegal and disrespectful behavior, and promote sobriety.
Alcohol Emergency
Alcohol or other drug overdoses can result in bizarre behavior, unconsciousness, and even death. Know the signs of an alcohol emergency and know what to do.
Alcohol or Other Drug-facilitated Sexual Assault
Alcohol or other drug-facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) can occur when alcohol or other drugs are used to compromise or incapacitate an individual. This may result in lowered inhibitions, reduced ability to resist, and inability to remember details of an assault.
Ann Arbor Campus-Community Coalition (A2C3)
Let's work together to address harmful alcohol and other drug use in our community and build a caring network of resources and support.
Biennial Review for the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act
All institutions of higher education are required by federal law to conduct a biennial review of campus alcohol and other drug programs and policies.
Cannabis Conversations
What U-M students need to know about cannabis to make informed decisions and reduce harm
Collegiate Recovery Program
CRP provides holistic, tailored support to Michigan students who are in recovery from alcohol or other drug problems. If you are a student in recovery or are curious about recovery, give us a call.
Communication with Parents/Family Regarding Alcohol and Other Drug Harm
Because of the health and safety risk inherent in alcohol and other drug misuse, the University of Michigan notifies parents/family of first-year students under the age of 21 in certain circumstances.
Community Partners for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
Our community partners work with us to address the harmful use of alcohol and other drugs, share resources and provide support to those in recovery in order to create a fun and safer campus-community environment.
Compassionate Conversations
Communicating compassionately with friends and family is a key component of maintaining healthy relationships. Avoiding judgement of others and being an active listener are big steps in creating caring conversations.
FAQs About Alcohol Use at the University of Michigan
This page addresses some frequently asked questions about alcohol use at U-M.
Having the Best Music Festival Experience
Watch this webinar presented by Wolverine Wellness! We will be discussing how to have the best music festival experience including general safety, alcohol and other drug safety, and information about Naloxone.
Health Equity
Learn about health equity and how it drives our work.
Healthy Relationships
Healthy relationships include acting in accordance with your values, knowing and respecting boundaries (both yours and your partners’), and consent.
Helping a Friend
This page offers tips for starting a conversation with your friend about their concerning behavior.
Hosting Off-Campus Parties: Things to Remember for Responsible Hosting
Learn about liability, having fun (while staying safe), and what to do when the party's over.
Strategies to Stay in the Blue
Consider the strategies on this page to Stay in the Blue!
It Takes Time to Sober Up
A night of heavy partying follows you into the next day. Contrary to popular belief, only time will sober you up.
Making Decisions about Dating and Sex
At some point, many students make choices about whether to date or hang out with someone, or whether or not to have sex. When you decide based on your values, and when you've considered what you do and don't want, you're more likely to feel good about your decision. And remember, it's always OK to change your mind.
Marijuana / Cannabis
What students need to know about cannabis and their well-being.
Medical Amnesty
To better ensure that minors at medical risk as a result of alcohol intoxication or drug overdose will receive prompt and appropriate medical attention, the State of Michigan provides for medical amnesty to remove perceived barriers to calling for or seeking help.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a communication style that Wolverine Wellness has adopted for the way we do our work. It shows up in written materials, supervision, workshops, and partnerships with others and it underlies the Wellness Coaching program. It’s a philosophy that allows us to meet students where they are and help move them forward in their educational and personal journeys.
National College Health Assessment (NCHA)
This survey is sponsored by Wolverine Wellness and implemented by the American College Health Association. It focuses on students' behaviors and perceptions related to health and wellness topics.
Opioids – Fentanyl, Overdoses, and Naloxone
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is sometimes used for pain management in cancer treatment. It is now being found in drugs including heroin, cocaine, counterfeit Xanax, and ecstasy. Even a small amount of Fentanyl could cause an overdose.
Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety is all of our responsibility. It’s important as a pedestrian to be seen, be aware, and be careful.
Problem Drinking
Any one of these consequences is reason enough to evaluate your relationship with alcohol.
Request for Presentations & Workshops on Health and Well-being Topics
Want to request an interactive presentation or workshop? Wolverine Wellness will meet requests when possible and/or help you find other tools or resources.
Research Findings
We do research for quality improvement and to improve our understanding of U-M students.
Resources for Stress and Mental Health
On campus, local, and national resources for stress and mental health.
Resources for Students with Chronic Health Conditions
If you are managing a chronic health condition or disability otherwise, you are not alone.
Safer Sex Supplies
We have a variety of condoms, lubricants, and dental dams that are available free for students. Visit our table outside Wolverine Wellness on the ground floor of UHS.
Sex and Alcohol
For most people, sexual experiences are best when bodies are free from drugs, including alcohol. For U-M students who choose to drink alcohol, most say they had their best sexual experiences when they were sober, had one drink or at the most two standard drinks.
Sexual Health
Sexuality is a broad concept - it includes desires, values, identities, behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs. How we take care of ourselves with regard to sexuality is our sexual health.
The World Health Organization defines sexual health as:
Sleep
The amount of sleep that a college student gets is one of the strongest predictors of academic success.
Stay in the Blue
Stay in the Blue to help you get what you want while avoiding the stuff you don't want, by keeping your blood alcohol content (BAC) at .06 or below.
The Effects of Combining Alcohol with Other Drugs
Combining medications (prescribed or not prescribed) with alcohol can have unpredictable and unwanted consequences. We can help ourselves, our friends and our community by understanding the dangers and taking steps to prevent harm.
U-M Typology Matrix: Mapping Alcohol and Other Drug Campus and Community Prevention Efforts
This document outlines an evidence-based public health model that uses a typology of programs and policies for preventing and treating campus-based alcohol-related concerns. It is used to categorize current and/or anticipated efforts and to inform strategic planning of multilevel interventions.
Vaping, E-Cigarette and Tobacco Cessation Help
Nicotine cessation coaching for vaping, smoking, or using smokeless tobacco products is now available for U-M students at Wolverine Wellness.
What You Need to Know about Laws, Policies and Ordinances Involving Alcohol and Other Drugs
The University of Michigan seeks to provide an environment free of the adverse effects of alcohol and other drug use.
Wellness Courses | ALA 240: Living Well in College & Beyond and ALA 270: Being Well Now
This course is designed for developing leaders to integrate researched-based strategies that are not only critical for individuals, but also have a ripple effect on those around us: the community we live in, and social change in the larger world.