The Whole College Catalog About Drinking: a Guide Alcohol Abuse Prevention
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DOCUMENT RESUME ED 140 1 2 CG 01 429 AUTHOR Hewitt Keith IITLE The Whole College Catalog About Drinking: A Guide Alcohol Abuse Prevention. INSTITUTION National Inst. on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (DBEW/PRS), Rockville, Md. TEPORT NO DHEW-ADM-76-361 EUB DATE 76 NOTE 143p.; Pages 103A and 116 of the original document are copyrighted and therefore not available. AVAILABLE FRCM Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402 (Stock Number 017-024-00515-1, $2.15) EDES PRICE ME-$0.63 HC-$7.35 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTOR_ Alcohol Education; *Alcoholism; Catalogs; *College Students; *Drinking; Drug Abuse; *Drug Education; *Prevention; Program Descriptions; Program Guides ABSTRACT This Whole College Catalog tries to encourage fresh thinking and experimentation regarding alcohol abuse prevention. The aim was to make it as comprehensive, interesting, 'understandable, -provocative, and useful as possible. Each section is a separate-unit that can be used independently to meet distinct needs. Part one presents a general overview of such topics as campus attitudes and behaviors concerning alcohol, needs assessment planning, implementation and evaluation, resources and referral. Part Two offers both specific and nonspecific strategies, and a section on descriptions cf programs and pxojects operating on various campuses around the country. (Author/J1,1) Documents acquired by ERIC include many informal unpublished materials.not available from other sources. ERIC makes every effort * * to..Obtaim the best cdpy available. Nevertheless, items of marginal reproduoitility are often encountered and this affects the quality * of the microfiche and hardcopy reproductions ERIC makes available * via the ERIC Document Reproduction Service (EDRS). EDRs is not * responsible far the quality of the original document. Reproductions * supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made from the original. * ************************ ********* ******************************** Nahonel Institute on Acohol Abuse a nd Alcoholism DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. EDUCATION & WELFARE NATIONAL IN3TITUTE OF EDUCATION THIS DQCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRO= DUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORDANIZATIQN ORIGIN- ATING IT POINTS or VIEW DR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRE- SENT OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF C71 EDUCATION POSITION OR POLICY a guide to alcoholabuse prevention 2 . DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.EDUCATION, AND WELFARE Public Hc2lth Service Alcohol. Drug Abuse and MEOtBI Health Administration U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE -Public Health Service Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, Maryland 20852 DHEW Publication No. (ADM) 76-361 PRINTED 1976 Publication of copyrighted material in this volume does not placeitinthe public domain; further reproduction is prohibited without permission of the copyright holder. Foi by ttSp tondont of C000nonts. V.S. Governrnont Printing Othce asSngton, o.c. 20402- Plice $2.15 Stock NO. 13 I 7-024=0051 5-1 CONTENTS Page Preface Me bers of the Editorial Board XI Purpose of the Whole College Catalog . ... xii PART ONE. FACTS AND FIRST STEPS:A PROGRAMING OVERVIEW I. What's Happening and Why Bother? (Alcohol: A Two-Sided Isri.J'.'4°- University 5O + 1 2 Project 2- Attitude and Behavior Findings 2 Why Do Prevention Work at the College Level? 4 Conclusions 4 11.What Do We Know? (Basic Facts) 6 Ethyl Alcohol 7 How Does Alcohoi Act in the Body? Sobering up 8 Hangover 8 Alcohol and Other Drugs 9 The Drinking Scene Where Does All This Leave Us? == 9 How Do We Get Started? (Needs Assessment and Planning) 11 Gathering Data 11 Establishing Priorities 11 Planning Prevention Strategies 12 Identifying Resources 12 Cultivating Support of Key Personnel 12 Ill IV. How Do We Do It? (Implementation) General Principles to Keep in Mind 13 Organizational Options 14 Problem-Solving Methods 15 Tools and Techniques 16 Media Utilization 17 V. Who Can Help Us? (Resources) 20 Basic Information and Ideas 20 Additional Materials 21 Financial Resources 21 VI. How Do We Tell if It's Any Good? (Evaluation 25 Why Should the Program Be Evaluated 7 25 What Is Evaluation Anyway? 25 How Do We Develop a Program Evaluation? .... ... 26 What Data Should We Gather.? . 26 What Indicators of Success Can We Use?. = . VII. What if Someone Has a Drinking Problem? (Intervention and Referral) ....... ... ... ..... .. .,.. What if Someone Is Drunk' 28 What Can We Do to Help a Person With a Drinking Problem? 29 PART TWO. PRO J ECTS: IDEAS AND REALITIES VIII. What Can We Do? (Project Ideas) 3 Personal Development 34 Environmental Change 34 Categorical OverlapA Word of Caution 34 Specific Strategies .... .. .... .. .. .. 35 Specific Strategies Personal Alcohol Information Dissemination 36 Alcohol Awareness Campaigns or Days 37 Symposia 37 Film Festivals 37 Speakers Bureau 37 Drug Analysis Centers 37 Role Modeling 38 Academic Courses 38 Seminars 38 Individual Research 38 Workshops Focusing on Drinking Attitudes 38 Small Group Educational Programs 39 iv 6 Peer Counseling/Peer Alcohol Educators 39 Volunteer Projects 39 Breathalyzer Campaign 39 Specific Strategies - Environmental Changing the Cultural Meaning of Drinking 40 Transportation for Off-Campus Drinking 40 Pleasure Enhancement Ideas 40 Freshmen Orientation Student Handbooks 43 Drinking Policies and Regulations 44 Living Unit Programs 44 Alcohol Use and Abuse Surveys 44 Student Jobs 44 Serving Alcohol on Campus 45 Modification of Community Drinking Environments 45 Programs to Get Intoxicated Persons Home Safely 46 Bartender Training 46 Lobbying for Changes in Liquor Laws 46 Police Training 46 Nonspecific Strategies 47 Nonspecific StrategiesPersonal Creativity Building 48 Physical Activities 48 Enioying Another Person 48 Meditation 48 Biofeedback 48 Values Clari fication 49 Assertiveness Training and Power Needs 49 Exploration of Human Sexuality and Sex Roles . ...... 49 Activities Directed at Is, lated Students 50 Team Building 50 Intramural Sports and Games 50 Nonspecific Strategies Environmental Humanistic/Affective Education 51 Enriching Student Jobs 51 Creative Outlets 52 Student Services and Opportunities for Volunteerism 52 Alternate Social Events 52 Community Services and Activities 52 Improving Relations Between the College and the Co munity . 52 Community Volunteer Efforts 52 IX. What About.Nonresidential Schools? (Community and Commuter Colleges 53 Community (Junior) Colleges 53 Commuter Colleges 54 Strategies 54 X. What's New? (Recent Programs and Projects) 56 University of Massachusetts: Demonstration Alcohol Project Description . 56 Southern Methodist University: Student Senate Resolution Motion to Establish an Alcohol Education Committee 58 California Polytechnic State University: Survey of Alcohol Use 59 Moorhead State University: Alcohol Awareness Program 63 IndianaUniversity:AlcoholEducationTaskForce/Student Alcohol Questionnaire 64 South Carolina: School of Alcohol and Drug Studies 69 Florida Technological University: Alcohol A Symposium on the Pleasures and Problems 71 University of Washington: Map of "Haunted by Spirits" Exhibit 75 University of Wisconsin: Drug Information Center 76 Morgan State University: Drug Information Center 76 University of Notre Dame: Campus Drinking Establishment and Bus Service for Off-Campus Drinking 77 Kent State University: Proposal for a Free Breathalyzer Service 77 Mental Health on Tap in Racine's Saloons 79 University of Colorado: Developing Alcohol and Drug Programs to Assist in Handling Behavior Problems 79 University of Puerto Rico:EducationalExperiences Focusing on the Prevention of Alcohol Problems.. .. .. ...... 80 University of Delaware: Procedures for the Treatment of Employees Whose Use of Alcohol Affects Their Job Performance ........ ..... 80 Haskell Indian Junior College: Alcohol Education Prevention and Treatment Program 82 Louisiana State University: Committee on Responsibility in Drinking .. 83 APPENDICES Appendix A Examples of Training Programc and Courses Offered..... 85 University of Massachusetts Training Program for Peer Counselors 86 University of Massachusetts Training Program for Peer Alcohol Educators . 89 University of California at Berkelcy"Alcohol and Other Drugs: Prevention and Social Policy Issues" 91 University of Wisconsin at Madison="Social Work 453" 91 RutgersUniversityLivingston College"Introduction to Alcohol Pro- grams" 93 "Offering the Wine 'n' Dine Program".... ....... .. 95 Appendix B Examples of Media Materials: Poster, Pamphlets, . ... .97 Poster Created by North Philadelphia Student Demonstration Project ... 98 California Polytechnic State University"If You Choose to Drink, Drink Responsibly" 99 University of Texas "What is Responsible Drinking?" 101 University of Michigan "About Drugs Again" . .. 103 Films 107 Trigger Films 108 VI Appendix C Alcohol Facts and ;deas ........ 109 National University Seminar Student Panel . - 110 Alcohol-Drug Interactions 112 What Is the Alcohol Content of Beer in Your State? 115 The Meaning of "Proof" 116 Appendix D Recipes 117 Party Recipes 118 The Counter Cock tail 119 Cooking With Wine and Beer 120 Appendix E References and R'soi,ras 122 Selected References 123 State Alcohol Agencies 124 State Prevention Coordinator Program 127 Summer Schools of Alcohol/Drug Studies 127 Drug Dependence Institute 128 Area Alcohol Education and Training Programs 129 Alcohol Industry Publications 129 V I I PREFACE "I would like to think that most people you did last night and you're a