About addiction: what you need to know

University life brings freedom, new experiences, and social events. But it can also come with challenges — including risky behaviors and addictions that may affect your health, well-being, and academic success.

Whether it’s alcohol, cannabis, screens, or other habits, it’s important to stay informed, recognize the signs, and know where to find support — without judgment.

🔍 Recognizing the signs

Addictions can involve substances (alcohol, drugs, tobacco) or behaviors (gambling, excessive screen use, disordered eating, self-medication). Warning signs include:

• Loss of control over behavior
• Social withdrawal
• Mood swings, anxiety, irritability
• Academic difficulties
• Risky behaviors (e.g. driving under influence, unsafe sex)
• Needing substances to relax, sleep, or socialize
• Missing classes or deadlines due to use
• Feeling anxious or low when not using
• Concern from friends or family

If any of this sound familiar, it might be time to check in with yourself — or talk to someone.

💬 Talking helps

You’re not alone. Many students face these challenges. Speaking up is a sign of strength, and confidential support is available 🧡

1/ On-campus support

Feel Good : confidential support on campus

📅 Book an appointment with the Feel Good Team

2/ Key resources in Rennes

🧑‍⚕️ Crous Rennes

Offers addiction prevention workshops and access to Consultations Jeunes Consommateurs (CJC) — safe spaces to talk about substance use with professionals.
Free and anonymous.

🏥 CSAPA Centers – Rennes

Medical, psychological, and social support for addiction.
Includes risk reduction, treatment plans, and help for loved ones.
Professionals: psychologists, psychiatrists, nurses, social workers.

3/ Key resources in Paris

🏥 C2A – GHU Paris

Specialized addiction consultations for young people (13–25 years old).
Therapies include CBT, interpersonal therapy, cannabis misuse support.
📍 Pavillon F, 1 rue Cabanis, 75014 Paris
📧 c2a@ghu-paris.fr | ☎️ 01 45 65 64 02

🧑‍⚕️ Centre Pierre Nicole – Croix-Rouge Française

Consultations for young users, therapeutic apartments, substitution treatments.
📍 27 rue Pierre Nicole, 75005 Paris

4/ National helplines (free & confidential)

• Fil Santé Jeunes: 0 800 235 236
• Drugs Info Service: 0 800 23 13 13
• Alcohol Info Service: 0 980 980 930
• SOS Joueurs (Gambling): 09 69 39 55 12

💡 In short

Addictions and risky behaviors are more common than you think — but they’re not harmless.
Recognizing the signs and reaching out for help is a courageous and empowering step.

You deserve to feel safe, supported, and informed.
The Feel Good team is here for you 🧡

🌐 Online resources

• etudiant.gouv.fr – Addictions & Support
• FAGE – National Support Network
• drogues.gouv.fr – National Resources
• alcool info service