Enlist the help of family and friends. When they hear that you want to try to curb your drinking, they'll be happy to do whatever they can to help and encourage you.

Check out college literature like your student handbook or orientation packet, and find out what support groups are offered on campus.

For additional assistance, look in the yellow pages of your telephone directory under mental health, community services, social and human services, alcoholism, or drug abuse. You may be surprised to learn about how many organizations there are, including Alcoholics Anonymous, that can help.

Find out more about the effects and dangers of alcohol at these Web sites:

• DRUGHELP: www.drughelp.org
• The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: www.ncadd.org
• Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org