Student Health Services (SHS) wants to provide students with the information and skills to make informed decisions about alcohol and other drugs.
Students who choose to use alcohol or other drugs can make smart and informed decisions about substance use and help create a safer campus community for everyone.
Policies and Laws about Substance Use
BU policies
BU Policies
BU policies about alcohol and other drug use
BU Good Samaritan Policy
“When a Terrier seeks help for themselves or others who’ve used alcohol or drugs, neither student will receive a sanction for alcohol or drug use, as long as they complete an educational or counseling program on campus.”
Massachusetts and federal laws
Alcohol Resources
BU Resources
Learn more with BU programs
Alcohol Education Class
Student-led program that focuses on lower-risk strategies and informed decision making about alcohol use
AlcoholEdu for College
Research-backed online training to prevent risky drinking and other drug use on campus and help students achieve their academic goals
Online Information & Resources
Cannabis Resources
*The term “cannabis” and “marijuana” are both used and refer to the same substance.
BU Resources
Learn more with BU programs
Online Cannabis Education Training
An interactive online training that shares accurate and BU-specific information about cannabis use, including and lower-risk strategies
Information and Online Resources
Tobacco and Vaping Resources
BU Resources
Individual support
Behavioral Medicine
Mental health services and support for students who are concerned about, or questioning, their substance use, including tobacco use and vaping. Make a free appointment online through PatientConnect or by calling (617) 353-3569
Information and Online Resources
More information
This is Quitting
Help with cravings, stresses, and slip-ups, plus motivational messages and inspirational stories from people who’ve been where you are to keep you going. Free and available 24/7. Text DITCHJUUL to 88709
Become an Ex
A customized quit plan that learns and grows with you. Texts for support, helpful guides and tools, expert advice and tips, and a supportive community of other people quitting.
Massachusetts’ Quitline & Support
Information and options for quitting support, including Massachusetts’ free, confidential 24/7 Quitline 1-800-QUIT-NOW. Whether you’re thinking about quitting, are not ready to quit, or have already quit, the Massachusetts Quitline can help you with each step of the way
Recovery Resources
BU Resources
Information and Online Resources
