General information about intoxicants

The Summary of the Article

  • Substance use in student life: Students often engage in substance use to bond, alleviate stress, or fit in, which can influence their social life and sense of community.

  • Impact on study ability: Substance use, especially alcohol, affects sleep, cognitive abilities, and overall study performance, making it harder to focus and succeed academically.

  • Concerned about substance use: If you’re worried about your own or a peer’s substance use, consider taking self-help tests or discussing the issue with a trusted professional like a school nurse.

  • Supporting others: If you suspect a fellow student may be struggling with substance abuse, it’s helpful to express concern by asking questions like, “How are you really?” to show that you care.

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Intoxicants are involved in many student events

Traditionally, new students are introduced to the alcohol culture of the student community from the very beginning of their studies. Substance abuse during one’s studies may be used to seek relief from stress, a sense of belonging, a sense of community among a group of students, or just a general reason to spend time together.

Substance use affects one’s study ability

Substance abuse has an impact on many aspects of life. It affects at least one’s health, finances, and social relations. Substance use during studies also has a strong impact on study ability. Parties may run late into the night, and sleep may be scarce or poor, and when you’re tired, studying becomes difficult. Not to mention the use of other intoxicants, which can even have an impact on cognitive study abilities.

Are you concerned about your own substance abuse or the substance abuse of others?

Did a party affect your exam results, did you miss out on group work, or did your general study habits slip because of substance use? If you’re worried about your own substance use, take self-help tests online to gauge the situation, or discuss the issue with someone like your school nurse.

Sometimes, situations may arise where you are also concerned about a fellow student; you may think they may have a problem with excessive use or abuse of intoxicants. In such a case, it is important to express and share your concerns. By expressing your concern, you will show that you care about the other person. Sometimes, the situation is clarified by simply asking something like, “How are you really?” or “How are you coping?”

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