Substance Abuse Support

U-M students have access to many programs and services related to alcohol and other drugs, many of them free.  Call 734-763-1320 for more information.

Learn About Wolverine Wellness

UHS offers Wellness Coaching to enhance your well-being, explore your use of alcohol and other drugs, and possibly make changes to your use. 

Students who find themselves struggling with addiction can find peer support through the students who find themselves struggling with addiction can find peer support through the Collegiate Recovery Program, an organization affiliated with the University Health System, that supports people in their recovery efforts.

eCHUG and eTOKE are online, personalized, brief screening tools that let you see how your drinking/marijuana use, family risk and campus norms affect your life and future. These assessment tools provide quick, confidential feedback and allow for a personal check-up to track changes in alcohol/marijuana use and risk.

The Alcohol Management Program (AMP) is a brief, confidential health education program for people who could improve their health by drinking less alcohol or none at all. The AMP is geared toward those with mild to moderate alcohol problems who want to eliminate the negative consequences of their drinking.

University Health Services has launched its "Stay in the Blue" app, created by students for students as part of the Stay in the Blue campaign.

Some of the unique features of this app are:

1. Customized estimation of blood alcohol concentration
2. Links to local cabs appear on every screen and automatically alert anytime estimated BAC is over .08
3. A live feed about all the fun things to do in Ann Arbor/UM .
4. The list of alcohol drinks included are from local bars so students can better understand BAC implications in each type of drink ( i.e.  a Long Island Ice Tea is not considered one drink )
5. A link for all the laws, policies and ordinances related to alcohol use at UM/Ann Arbor/Michigan
6. It is FREE!

Download (Apple) 

Download (Google) 

University Health Service offers resources for online assessments and screenings, counseling and treatment options, recovery support referrals and ways to help friends as well as many other resources.

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More information about alcohol and other drug health concerns, educational initiatives, environmental strategies plus collaborative efforts between the U-M campus and Ann Arbor community is available on the UHS website.

Alcohol and Other Drugs at U-M 

Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program

The Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program (LJAP) provides support to lawyers, judges, and law students who are dealing with mental illnesses, substance abuse, and other challenges in life. LJAP is especially well suited to help law students who are worried that their history of mental health and/or substance abuse–related incidents may be of concern to passing the character and fitness portion of the Bar exam, which is required to become a licensed attorney in the state of Michigan.

A free workshop series developed to provide accurate and practical information about chemical dependency, recovery and related issues; and to dispel the myths, misinformation, secrecy, shame and stigma that prevent chemically dependent individuals and their families from getting help and getting well.

Learn more

http://www.hvai.org

Some groups conduct multiple meetings or offer multiple meeting formats such as email, chat or audio-visual. Visit this site for immediate help from AA members 24/7, to browse the online meeting directories, or to learn about AA