Be Party Savvy

College isn't just about studying - it's also about enjoying life and having fun with friends! Use the info below to make smart decisions about alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and other drugs.

Your Party Strategy: Get Facts and Ideas

• Party Like a Slug! When you party, here's how to make a party-safe strategy so you stay safe and maximize your fun.
• SHOP drop-in chats: When you want to ask questions about partying, drop in at SHOP. The staff and student volunteers are non-judgmental, confidential, and keep it real. Yes, you really can just drop in any time during their business hours.
• Learn about alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, and other drugs (for students and for parents), including ways to cut back on use and how to recognize and treat a problem.
• Wondering about the drug and alcohol use statistics for UCSC? Here they are.

Save a Life

• Prevent an overdose or alcohol poisoning: This is good information for everyone! Know how to help friends, classmates, or yourself.
• The Student Health Center Pharmacy offers naloxone for opiod overdoses and safe, free disposal bins for sharps and medicines.

Get Help for Drug and Alcohol Abuse

• Get help for yourself or help for a friend.
• UCSC's Slugs in Recovery is a great group of people in recovery from alcohol and/or other addictive disorders. They're devoted to helping each other flourish and have many events and support groups.
• CAPS has treatment options and a self-assessment.