Alcohol and Drug Education Services
Consistent with the University's commitment to wellness and caring, Alcohol and Drug Education Services promotes responsible decision-making regarding alcohol and other drug use, on campus and in the community. We offer confidential counseling and consultation for those concerned about their own or another's use. Alcohol and Drug Education Services promotes healthy choices by targeting both the individual and the social environment, providing appropriate information about the effects of alcohol and other drugs, ways to reduce harm, and an accurate perspective on the social norms of college students.
Services provided include:
- Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS)- a personal and confidential 2-session “check-up” on student’s use of alcohol
- Consultation for concerns about a friend or family member’s use of alcohol or other drugs
- Brief counseling and referral to support recovery
- Lending library of resources for use by anyone in the college community
- On-line resources to help students reflect on their use and to identify changes that could work for each individual to reduce risk of future problems (e.g. The Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO, Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO)
- Media campaigns to promote healthy norms and harm reduction
- Training and education for classes, student leaders and staff members
- Peer Education Network- a student group that promotes healthy choices related to alcohol, other drugs and sexual responsibility
Read our Statement on Drugs and Alcohol.
Alcohol
If you choose to drink...
Drinking can be beneficial or harmful, depending on your age and health status, and, of course, how much you drink. For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking drinking can help you get started.
Additional information on how to Drink Smarter—What you need to know about alcohol: a guide to safer drinking.
Welcome to the ALCOHOL eCHECKUP
A valuable tool for all students, faculty and staff. The ALCOHOL eCHECKUP is an online, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL self-assessment survey which takes about 20-40 minutes to complete (depending on your interest). The ALCOHOL eCHECKUP is designed to serve as a 'check-up', providing you with personalized feedback about your alcohol use. All responses are confidential and your name is not attached to this assessment in any way so no one will view your feedback but you. Answering each question truthfully and accurately will give you helpful feedback regarding your individual pattern of alcohol use and how it might be affecting your personal relationships, life and career goals, academic success, and your overall health and well being. The results are immediate and can be read online and/or printed out. You can also print out a certificate of completion if this program has been assigned in a class or as a sanction.
Electronic Check-Up to Go
What does the ALCOHOL eCHECKUP do?
When you access the ALCOHOL eCHECKUP, you are prompted to enter information about yourself. In addition to demographic information, you will be prompted to enter information about your drinking habits, family history, and to complete the World Health Organization’s AUDIT.
After all information has been entered, you submit the form. The information you have entered is then validated and processed. The ALCOHOL eCHECKUP calculates a number of variables and compares your responses to national and Western New England University norms. Then, your personalized feedback is displayed in an easy to read format.
What do I need to use the ALCOHOL eCHECKUP?
- A computer
- Internet access
- A JavaScript enabled internet browser
- About 20-40 minutes
- A printer if you would like to print your feedback or certificate of completion
Disclaimer: This is not an official Western New England University website. Although descriptive and statistical information about Western New England University has been provided, the ALCOHOL eCHECKUP program is owned, operated, and maintained by San Diego State University. If you have questions about the ALCOHOL eCHECKUP’s use at Western New England University, please contact Meaghan Decker or Kerri Jarzabski.
Harmful Interactions: Mixing Alcohol with Medicines
The following link is to a pamphlet that lists medications that can cause harm when taken with alcohol and describes the effects that can result. The list gives the brand name by which each medicine is commonly known (for example, Benadryl®) and its generic name or active ingredient (in Benadryl®, this is diphenhydramine). The list presented here does not include all the medicines that may interact harmfully with alcohol. Most important, the list does not include all the ingredients in every medication.
Welcome to the Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO
A valuable tool for all students, faculty and staff. The Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO is an online, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL self-assessment survey which takes about 20-40 minutes to complete (depending on your interest) and is designed to give you personalized feedback on your marijuana use. All responses are confidential and your name is not attached to this assessment in any way so no one will view your feedback but you. Answering each question truthfully and accurately will give you helpful feedback regarding your individual pattern of marijuana use and how it might be affecting your personal relationships, life and career goals, and your overall health and wellbeing. The results are immediate and can be read online and/or printed out. You can print a certificate of completion if this program has been assigned in a class or as a sanction.
What does the Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO do?
When you access the Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO, you are prompted to enter information about yourself. In addition to demographic information, you will be prompted to enter information about your use of marijuana, spending patterns, and your lifestyle.
After all information has been entered, you submit the form. The information you have entered is then validated and processed. The Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO calculates a number of variables and compares your responses to national and Western New England University norms. Then, your personalized feedback is displayed in an easy-to-read format.
What do I need to use the Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO?
- A computer
- Internet access
- A JavaScript enabled internet browser
- About 20-40 minutes
- A printer if you would like to print your feedback or a certificate of completion
Disclaimer: This is not an official Western New England University website. Although descriptive and statistical information about Western New England University has been provided, the Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO program is owned, operated, and maintained by San Diego State University. If you have questions about the Marijuana eCHECKUP TO GO’s use at Western New England University, please contact Meaghan Decker or Kerri Jarzabski.