Matters of Substance: College Edition
Matters of Substance: College Edition is an online, alcohol & other drug education course required for all new 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Students. It’s designed to address the critical issues of alcohol and other drug use and the impact on the college experience and personal health.
This course provides 17³Ô¹ÏÍø students with:
- Information that dispels common social myths about substance use culture at college
- Explanation of the effects of alcohol on the brain and body
- Strategies for reduced alcohol-related harms
- Strategies for navigating personal choices and values
- Information about the impact of personal alcohol use on others
- Definitions of federal and state laws as well as campus policies related to alcohol and other drugs
- Strategies for talking about alcohol use and expectations with family members before coming to campus
- Information about who, how, and where to access campus resources
Other Educational Programs
- Population-level and selected group prevention campaigns targeting high-risk behaviors throughout the year and during and risky times/events.
- A variety of workshops, presentations and training throughout the academic year for various student groups and organizations, in addition to providing consultations for students and staff.
- Educational materials
- SWEET Peer Educators
- Coordinate the Campus Advisory Board for Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Cross-institutional consultation on these topics