Over half of UCSB students drink 4 or fewer when they drink. Over 3,000 UCSB students seldom, if ever drink alcohol. About Other Drugs Students taking illicit drugs cannot be sure of what they are taking since no organization regulates the content. In order to keep production costs down, these drugs are often cut with other substances. A user can never be sure what contaminants are present - some are benign, others dangerous.
Drugs can exacerbate unknown or known pre-existing conditions.
A UCSB student died in April 1999 after taking ecstasy. The autopsy revealed that she had an undiagnosed pre-existing heart condition. When 911 or 9911 is called, there is no charge unless the paramedics have to transport the person to the hospital. Calling 911 or 9911 for a health emergency does not usually involve the police. For more information or for an appointment with a Health Education Advisor, call Student Health, 893-3371.