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Interventions to address and counter risk factors for

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Rachael McNamara
Rachael McNamara

The document outlines various interventions used by the College of Charleston to address substance misuse among students. These include a good Samaritan policy, ticketing underage drinking and supplying minors, educating students and parents on alcohol policies, providing safe transportation for intoxicated students, substance abuse counseling, outreach programs, online alcohol education, public service announcements, alternatives to drinking programming, collaborating with local colleges and organizations, and educating party hosts on their responsibilities.

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College of Charleston¡¯s INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS AND COUNTER RISK FACTORS FOR SUBSTANCE MISUSE
a). College's ¡°Good Samaritan/Amnesty Policy" where intoxicated students or those aware of one can safely and effectively get help without fear of disciplinary or legal consequences and clear, well publicized alcohol and drug policies.
b). Ticketing of underage drinking, holders of false IDs, and informing parents when a student is so intoxicated they are required to go to the nearest emergency room for evaluation. This is almost always from Charleston Police, as Public Safety are hesitant/reluctant to.
c. Ticketing of individuals supplying underage students with alcohol/drugs, and informing their parents (includes holding party hosts responsible if an underage drinking is found)
d. Education of students and parents on college alcohol policy and state laws during Newcomers Orientation and throughout the school year. Substance Use is also addressed annually in our "Mental Health Monologues", monologues written by students, and directed and performed by the theater majors.
e. City police conducting under cover fake ID investigations, targeting both suppliers and users.
f. Providing escorts for intoxicated students so they get home safely without penalty. CofC has free rides home by the Cougar Shuttle (888-960-2227): and Peer Assistance Leaders, PALS program to escort student home to protect those who are intoxicated, and/or alone to prevent sexual assault:
g. Some students who are found to have alcohol or drug violations are required by the Dean of Students to have an alcohol/drug assessment by the counseling center. These students participate in group counseling for four sessions. Those in need of higher level care are referred to the appropriate agency or resource.
h. Have a well-staffed student counseling center that offers evidence/research-based treatment for students to increase student retention and success- including, but not limited to, motivational interviewing We also refer students to local AA meetings with younger members, and recently has a student volunteer to start an NA meeting for college age students.
?i. CASAS staff, especially the Health Educator conduct multiple educational and outreach on the dangers of alcohol/drug use, including Student Orientation, tweet messages, classroom presentations, and health presentations to Residence Assistants and students, and Greek Life organizations, using all types of social media and in-person presentations. This includes linking alcohol awareness information in related briefings, -Ex. Preventing sexual assault, suicide prevention messages. - Ex. See CofC counseling center website tab on alcohol and other drugs, and hotlinks in left column.
j. Pre-matriculation online education and mid semester follow-up. CofC and other schools across the country use an intensive, research-based on-line program called, ¡°AlcoholEdu¡± sponsored by Outside the Classroom.
k. Public Service Announcements for YouTube and campus distribution. CofC just developed 5 for this Fall 2012.
l. Development of a campus-wide student group focused on alternatives to alcohol programming. CofC¡¯s is called, ¡°LateNight¡± and has dozens of members and partner organizations across the campus.
m. Developed a ¡°College Community Coalition¡± composed of various college personnel from all local colleges, law enforcement, parents, students, neighborhood associations, and civic and non-profit organizations to address the issue of preventing alcohol related death/injury.
n. Collaborating with parents to keep their sons and daughters accountable for their choices. Example, the Director of CASAS presents a "Helping Students Successfully Transition to College" workshop throughout the summer and in Jan highlighting the critical role parents make in setting appropriate expectations for behavior and choices for their "students."
o. Social host liability training. Educating those holding parties what their ethical and legal obligations are for the safety of those who attend.

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  • 1. College of Charleston¡¯s INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS AND COUNTER RISK FACTORS FOR SUBSTANCE MISUSE
  • 2. a). College's ¡°Good Samaritan/Amnesty Policy" where intoxicated students or those aware of one can safely and effectively get help without fear of disciplinary or legal consequences and clear, well publicized alcohol and drug policies.
  • 3. b). Ticketing of underage drinking, holders of false IDs, and informing parents when a student is so intoxicated they are required to go to the nearest emergency room for evaluation. This is almost always from Charleston Police, as Public Safety are hesitant/reluctant to.
  • 4. c. Ticketing of individuals supplying underage students with alcohol/drugs, and informing their parents (includes holding party hosts responsible if an underage drinking is found)
  • 5. d. Education of students and parents on college alcohol policy and state laws during Newcomers Orientation and throughout the school year. Substance Use is also addressed annually in our "Mental Health Monologues", monologues written by students, and directed and performed by the theater majors.
  • 6. e. City police conducting under cover fake ID investigations, targeting both suppliers and users.
  • 7. f. Providing escorts for intoxicated students so they get home safely without penalty. CofC has free rides home by the Cougar Shuttle (888-960-2227): and Peer Assistance Leaders, PALS program to escort student home to protect those who are intoxicated, and/or alone to prevent sexual assault:
  • 8. g. Some students who are found to have alcohol or drug violations are required by the Dean of Students to have an alcohol/drug assessment by the counseling center. These students participate in group counseling for four sessions. Those in need of higher level care are referred to the appropriate agency or resource.
  • 9. h. Have a well-staffed student counseling center that offers evidence/research-based treatment for students to increase student retention and success- including, but not limited to, motivational interviewing We also refer students to local AA meetings with younger members, and recently has a student volunteer to start an NA meeting for college age students.
  • 10. ?i. CASAS staff, especially the Health Educator conduct multiple educational and outreach on the dangers of alcohol/drug use, including Student Orientation, tweet messages, classroom presentations, and health presentations to Residence Assistants and students, and Greek Life organizations, using all types of social media and in-person presentations. This includes linking alcohol awareness information in related briefings, -Ex. Preventing sexual assault, suicide prevention messages. - Ex. See CofC counseling center website tab on alcohol and other drugs, and hotlinks in left column.
  • 11. j. Pre-matriculation online education and mid semester follow-up. CofC and other schools across the country use an intensive, research-based on-line program called, ¡°AlcoholEdu¡± sponsored by Outside the Classroom.
  • 12. k. Public Service Announcements for YouTube and campus distribution. CofC just developed 5 for this Fall 2012.
  • 13. l. Development of a campus-wide student group focused on alternatives to alcohol programming. CofC¡¯s is called, ¡°LateNight¡± and has dozens of members and partner organizations across the campus.
  • 14. m. Developed a ¡°College Community Coalition¡± composed of various college personnel from all local colleges, law enforcement, parents, students, neighborhood associations, and civic and non-profit organizations to address the issue of preventing alcohol related death/injury.
  • 15. n. Collaborating with parents to keep their sons and daughters accountable for their choices. Example, the Director of CASAS presents a "Helping Students Successfully Transition to College" workshop throughout the summer and in Jan highlighting the critical role parents make in setting appropriate expectations for behavior and choices for their "students."
  • 16. o. Social host liability training. Educating those holding parties what their ethical and legal obligations are for the safety of those who attend.