{"id":2040,"date":"2016-09-21T15:17:58","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T15:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&p=2040"},"modified":"2020-12-15T19:04:28","modified_gmt":"2020-12-15T19:04:28","slug":"text-where-to-go-for-help","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/isucceed-wm-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-where-to-go-for-help\/","title":{"raw":"Text: Where to Go for Help","rendered":"Text: Where to Go for Help"},"content":{"raw":"Here's a simple way to think about substance use and abuse: If your use of drugs or alcohol is interfering with your life\u2014negatively affecting your health, work, school, relationships, or finances\u2014it's time to quit or seek help. People who are addicted to a substance continue to abuse even though they know it can harm their physical or mental health, lead to accidents, or put others in danger. The following video dispels some myths about who is at risk of addiction:\r\n\r\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/wCMkW2ji2OE\r\n\r\nKnow that\u00a0first six weeks of the first semester is an especially critical and vulnerable time for most first-year students.\u00a0Because lots of\u00a0students get into the habit of drinking heavily and partying during these\u00a0early days of college, there's a risk that excessive alcohol consumption will interfere\u00a0with successful adaptation to campus life. The transition to college is often difficult, and about one-third of first-year students fail to enroll for their second year.\r\n\r\nIf you are concerned about your drug or alcohol use, or you need help quitting, visit the student health center or talk with your college counselor. These folks\u00a0are there to help you\u2014it's their job to provide information and\u00a0support.\r\n\r\nIf you need additional resources or help, the following are good places to check:\r\n