Alcohol, Cannabis, & Other Drugs
- Naloxone (Narcan) Distribution
- In August 2022, USC became the first school in the state to be designated a Community Distributor of naloxone through the Office of Substance Use Services. Find out more about Narcan below and where to get it on campus.
- Helpful Resources:
- Distribution Location: Center for Health and Well-Being, Suite 205 (Second floor)
- Training: To schedule a training for your organization or invite us to participate at your event, schedule a presentation here.
Alcohol at Campus Events
You will need to take a few preliminary steps to be registered to serve alcohol at your next campus event.
- Follow these guidelines to ensure you are hosting your campus event in accordance with the University of South Carolina Alcohol Policy.
- Take an Alcohol Policy Training Workshop (Complete the form to be registered for the self-paced course in Blackboard.)
- Complete the Online Event Registration Form
- A Healthy Carolina staff member will calculate beverage amounts using the Beverage Amounts Worksheet. We will return your form to you once approved so you can provide your vendor with beverage amounts.
Contact us, if you need assistance or have any questions by email at sape@sc.edu.
- If your event is at an unapproved location, we must receive your form at least 10 days before the event. For all other events, submit your form at least 5 days beforehand.
- All events on campus must utilize a licensed, insured third party vendor for alcohol
service.
Per BUSA 1.00 University Dining Services, the University’s food service provider has the exclusive right to provide catering services in non-athletic venues on the University campus for pricing mutually agreed upon in Contractor’s Catering Guide. - To calculate the amount of alcohol needed for your event, use the Beverage Amounts Worksheet.
Community & Systems Change
- Our purpose is united to nurture a safe environment on our campus, our members work together to identify strategies to reduce high risk behavior and promote a healthy campus and community.
- Coalition meetings are held virtually to facilitate participation throughout the community. Please register here to participate.
Carolina Community Coalition Research Series
- The coalition meets virtually on the first Thursday of the month during the academic year from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. These meetings are open to the public, please register here for the invite link.
- We educate our community through education, presentations and discussion, and perform assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of substance abuse prevention strategies.
Nutrition, Food & Body Image
- Nutritition Consultations
- Cooking Workshops
- Cooking workshops are offered throughout the semester to students and campus groups. These take place in the Center for Health and Well-Being demonstration kitchen.
Sexual Health & Relationships
- Awaiting further information.
Gamecock Recovery
You're In Recovery When You Say You Are
- However you define your recovery, Gamecock Recovery is here for you. We embrace all pathways of recovery, strengthening the relationships, resources, and services that have already been working for you.
Visit the Recovery Lounge
- Drop in to the Recovery Lounge to relax, enjoy a snack, meet others, and discover recovery resources and opportunities.
- Location: Carolina Coliseum #4001 | Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Email: gamecockrecovery@sc.edu
Peer-Based Mutual Aid Meetings
- Mutual aid meetings facilitate the exchange of recovery skills, sharing of challenges, and celebration of successes among people with similar experiences. We offer a variety of recovery meetings throughout the week—including moderation support, meditation and mindfulness practice, boundary-setting, and self-care—facilitated by students like you.
- Gamecock Recovery meetings are held when classes are in session during Fall and Spring semesters. Please consult the academic calendar for more information.
Thursdays 4-5 p.m. | Carolina Coliseum 4003
Mindfulness, acceptance, and compassion are critical tools in our journey. Recovery Dharma offers a peer-led, non-theistic approach to recovery based on Buddhist principles. Each meeting consists of a guided meditation, readings of Buddhist-inspired literature, and sharing. This meeting is hosted by Gamecock Recovery volunteers, to bring this approach to the USC community. We utilize meeting materials from Recovery Dharma but are not affiliated with the organization.
Wednesdays 6-7 p.m. | Carolina Coliseum 4003
Each person’s path is unique and reflects their personal strengths. Bringing people
together from multiple recovery pathways, All Recovery meetings focus on the hope
and healing found in recovery, provide an opportunity to learn from varying perspectives,
and increase connection with others who strive to maintain a recovery lifestyle.
This is a "closed meeting," intended for students who identify as being in recovery
or seeking recovery. Visitors are welcome at any of our other meetings and events.
This program is currently paused until further notice.
Addiction is a family disease. That's Some BS! meetings are an opportunity to learn together strategies to take care of ourselves, heal our hurt, protect our boundaries, and become healthy individuals—regardless of the choices our loved ones are making.
Open to all students whose relationships have been impacted by toxic expectations.
Recovery Coaching
- Recovery coaches are collaborative partners in the recovery process, trained to support people in recovery as they build confidence, sustain motivation, overcome barriers and connect to recovery resources. Recovery coaching is free for students in recovery from substance use disorder, those considering recovery, and those impacted by addiction in their relationships.
- Fill out our self-referral form to learn more.
Recovery Allies
- Through Recovery Ally workshops, Gamecock Recovery strives to empower students, faculty and staff to make campus more supportive of students in recovery from substance use disorder. Learn to confront myths and stigma about substance use disorder; use and model acts of allyship in everyday interactions; and identify, access, and direct people to recovery resources at USC.
Addiction & Recovery-Informed Seminar (ARISE) Series
- Our Addiction and Recovery-Informed Seminar (ARISE) Series provides a platform for recovery voices and creates a community forum to explore different dimensions and perspectives on addiction and recovery.
- Watch recordings of our past events on YouTube.