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Alcohol and Drugs

Alcohol and Drug Facts

Diet Pills

There are some people who may be harmed by such products, which is why we urge people to discuss taking them with their doctor. Some prominent dangers include heart palpitations, seizures or a stroke. Side effects can be high blood pressure, increased heart rate, headaches, light-headedness, dizziness, restlessness, nose bleeds, blurred vision, and outbreaks of acne. The ingredients may vary in their safety and effectiveness. The effects depend on how sensitive you are to the ingredients. If you decide to take these supplements, always drink lots of water and do not take them for more than 2-3 weeks. They are not for long term use.

Drug Interactions

Do not ask us to approve drug combinations that are not under the supervision of your doctor. Do not take antibiotics without the knowledge and consent of your doctor.

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Alcohol and Drug Services

Colorado State University Department of Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention

For more information about these services please contact Pam McCracken, Director, 491-0262 or 491-1702 or visit our website at alcoholprev.colostate.edu

  • Programming: Tailored to meet the needs of target populations including first year students, athletes, Greeks and others. Available to any campus organization or department.
  • Resource Library: Books, videotapes, brochures, and pamphlets covering a wide range of topics related to substance use and addiction. Data, statistics, and references for classes, information on local, state, and national trends.
  • Course Curriculum: Consultation and resources for instructors wishing to infuse their class curriculum with relevant information regarding effects of alcohol and other drug use. Guest lectures for classes always available.
  • Social Norms and Alcohol Awareness Campaigns: Developed to promote the positive behaviors students are engaged in. Data driven campaigns are designed to increase protective factors while decreasing risk factors. Current campaigns include Club 21 and Practice Safe 86.
  • Peer Education: Using student peer educators for programming and to increase awareness of healthy behaviors.
  • Special Events: Promoting safety through awareness events including the Annual Safe 86 Fair, Alcohol Screening Day, National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week and Safe break activities.
  • Advisory Committee: The Live Well Advisory Committee was formed to encourage and support students, faculty and staff to make healthy and safe choices.
DAY (Drugs, Alcohol & You) Programs

The DAY Programs office has a wide spectrum of services to meet the needs of students wherever they are along the continuum of use. For more information visit day.colostate.edu

  • Basics
  • Beyond Basics
  • Day IV
RamRide

RamRide is a safe ride program modeled after the CARPOOL program at Texas A&M. RamRide provides safe, nonjudgmental rides for CSU students with the goal of improving safety of the Fort Collins community. Rides will be provided Thursday from 10:00 pm to 2:00 am, and Friday & Saturday nights from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am but will not run during school holidays or during the summer. To contact call 491-3333 or visit www.ramride.colostate.edu

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