Alcohol & Other Drugs
Drugs, particularly alcohol have a wide range of effects on student health and well being.
The idea of raising these issues with a GP, nurse or counsellor can sometimes seem too much.
If you do decide to discuss alcohol or drugs with one of our team, be assured, they are experienced and confident at addressing alcohol and drug health-related issues. They are also confident in identifying whether the related health issues you present, require more specialised help.
If you do approach us with alcohol or drug related concerns, be assured that your situation will be addressed sensitively and in confidence see our policies.
Health Promotion
There is a comprehensive health promotion programme in all areas of the University to encourage a safe culture with alcohol and drugs. This work continues through out the year, and especially during orientation and reorientation week.
THRIVE - Confidential Online Screening
Interested in finding out more about your drinking, but would rather avoid a face-to-face?
Want to know how your drinking compares with others around you?
Like to find out more about the effects of drinking on your health?
THRIVE is a confidential on-line tool, developed locally, which gives you feedback on your own drinking.
It is free, entirely confidential and available 24 hours a day.
Advice and support from all staff at Student Health Services
All staff at Student Health Services are experienced at addressing general concerns about alcohol and drug related matters, so you can feel free to ask any of the medical, nursing, counselling or health promotion staff.
Counselling Service
This is a confidential non-judgemental service for people who are concerned about their own or another person's drinking or drug use. It will provide you with an opportunity to discuss your concerns and work out the best plan of what to do next. Referral can also be made to Alcohol and Drug services in Dunedin, such as the Community Alcohol and Drugs Service, or Youth Specialty Services if you are under the age of 20.
Healthy Lifestyles Programme (HLA)