ALCOHOL ABUSE

Involves a pattern of alcohol use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress manifested by one (or more) of the following within a 12 month period: 

• Recurrent drinking resulting in a failure to fulfill major role  obligations at work, school, or home.
• Recurrent drinking in situations in which it is physically  hazardous.
• Recurrent alcohol-related legal problems.  Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent  social or interpersonal problems caused or  exacerbated by the  effects of alcohol.
• Continued alcohol use despite having persistent or recurrent social or interpersonal problems caused or exacerbated by the effects of alcohol.

If you are a student at Notre Dame and you are concerned that you may be abusing alcohol please contact the UCC or the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education for an assessment.

ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE

A maladaptive pattern of alcohol use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress as manifested by three or more of the following occurring at any time in the same 12 month period:

• Markedly Increased Tolerance
• Withdrawal
• Neglecting  Activities
• Impaired Control
• Continued Drinking Despite Problems Related To Drinking
• Great Deal Of Time Spent On Alcohol Related Activities

If you are a student at Notre Dame and you are concerned that you may be abusing alcohol please contact the UCC or the Office of Alcohol and Drug Education for an assessment.

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