TOOLS FOR COLLEGES
In April 2002, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
released their landmark report "A Call to Action: Changing the Culture of Drinking at U.S. Colleges". The report highlights proven approaches to reducing and preventing high-risk
drinking on college campuses. This research strongly supports the use of comprehensive,
integrated programs with multiple components that target individuals, including at-risk or alcohol-dependent drinkers; the student population as a whole; and the college and surrounding community.
Download a summary of the report in pdf...
Prevention Alcohol-Related Problems on College Campuses
The Campus Partnership is a resource for the latest knowledge and application
of theories and research. Websites that outline best practices and science-based
research in the field of campus prevention are:
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
National Higher Education Center
Center for College Health and Safety
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Statistics
Each year, approximately 100,000 students across the country take the Core Alcohol and Other Drug Survey, an alcohol and other drug assessment study created by the Core Institute, an initiative of the State University of Illinois. Between 8-10 campuses in Connecticut implement this survey annually, reaching nearly 6,000 college and university students. Survey data is used by each campus in their planning processes. The aggregate survey data is used by the Campus Partnership in designing technical assistance and training offerings. Read the 2004 Core Survey implemented by Connecticut Campuses.