You're not alone. It's not your fault. We can help.
If you think you or a friend may have been drugged, Green Screens are available to USC students as resource to support your health, safety and well-being.
What is a Green Screen?
A Green Screen is a specialized blood or urine test that can help identify certain drugs in a person's system after a suspected drugging. Unlike a standard drug test, Green Screens are designed to help detect substances that may be used to drug someone without their knowledge.
Green Screens are available in the Center for Health & Well-Being during business hours, typically Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When Should I Should I Consider a Green Screen?
Consider asking for help if you or a friend:
- Feel much more impaired than expected.
- Experience sudden confusion, memory gaps or lost of awareness.
- Feel that something isn't right after a night out or social event.
- Suspects your drink or another substance may have been tampered with.
Trust your instincts. If something feels off, its worth getting support.
What Should I Do If I Think I've Been Drugged?
- Get to a safe place.
- Tell someone you trust. A friend, roommate or campus support person can help.
- Seek medical care as soon as possible.
- Call SAVIP at 803-777-8248 and ask about a Green Screen.
Your health and safety comes first.
How Can I Help a Friend?
If a friend say something feels wrong or seems unusually impaired:
- Stay with them.
- Help them get somewhere safe.
- Listen and believe them.
- Encourage them to seek medical care.
- Call SAVIP at 803-777-8248 and ask about a Green Screen.
You don't have to know exactly what happened to support someone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need proof that I was drugged to get a Green Screen?
No. If you are concerned if you or a friend may have been drugged, you can seek support
and ask about available testing options.
Does getting a Green Screen mean I have to report anything?
Students can receive care and support regardless of whether they choose to report.
A law enforcement officer will take a report in order to process the Green Screen.
Will I get in trouble for asking for help?
Your safety comes first. USC's Good Samaritan policy prevents punitive sanctions for policy violations by students seeking medical attention
for themselves or others.
At Carolina, we look out for one another. If something doesn't feel right, trust your instincts, seek support and know that resources are available.