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Higher Education Center Scope of the Problem Resources
Acquaintance RapePeter Finn.
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/publication number HEC 101
This guide provides campus administrators interested in implementing, improving, or expanding violence prevention programs with detailed descriptions of potentially effective approaches to preventing acquaintance rape.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/acqrape.pdf
Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention on College Campuses: Model Programs 1999 and 2000
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.
This booklet describes how several campuses awarded grants by the U.S. Department of Education are approaching the problem of high-risk drinking on campus.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/model.html
Alcohol and Other Drug Use at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Daniel Ari Kapner, (2003).
This Infofacts/Resources examines the findings of studies on the prevalence of alcohol and other drug (AOD) use at HBCUs.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/scope.pdf
Alcohol and Other Drugs on Campu: The Scope of the Problem
Daniel Ari Kapner, (2003).
This Infofacts/Resources offers an overview of the problem and highlights effective prevention approaches that many campuses are currently following.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/scope.pdf
Alcohol and Other Drugs: Prevention Challenges at Community Colleges
B. E. Ryan, (1998).
This guide takes a look at the specific challenges community colleges face and provides strategies for preventing AOD problems.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/communitycolleges.pdf
Annotated Bibliography of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Resources Focus: Environmental Management Strategies 1999ñ2000 Supplement
Patty Clancy Wilkinson, (2000).
This supplement to the CenterÃs 1997 Annotated Bibliography identified 76 key references that describe current research and practical applications of the environmental management approach.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/anno-bib-supp.html
Be Vocal, Be Visible, Be Visionary: Recommendations for College and University Presidents on Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention
(1997).
This report provides recommendations for a broader approach to campus high risk alcohol use and provides an insight into how societal conditions drive alcohol use and the magnitude of alcohol-related problems.
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tp://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/plgvisionary.htm
Catalyst (Winter 2006, Volume 7, Number 2)
U.S. Department of EducationÃs Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention .
This issue of Catalyst focuses on college students and other drugs. Articles address the use of both illegal and prescription drugs on college campuses, as well as how campuses can work to prevent and reduce use of other drugs.
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College Academic Performance and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
(1997).
This Infofacts/Resources provides information on national studiesà reports of repercussions of alcohol use on academics.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet2.pdf
College Alcohol Risk Assessment Guide: Environmental Approaches to Prevention
Barbara Ryan, Tom Colthurst, Lance Segars.
This guide is designed to help college administrators identify factors within the campus environment that contribute to alcohol-related problems.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/cara.html
College Athletes and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
(1997).
This Infofacts/Resources outlines the prevalence of AOD use among college athletes and related consequences and offers effective prevention strategies.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet3.pdf
Depression, Anxiety, and Alcohol or Other Drug Use among College Students
Virginia Ross, (2004).
This publication addresses mental health problems and AOD use on U.S. college and university campuses.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/prev-updates/depression.pdf
Energy Drinks and Ephedrine on Colleges Campuses
Daniel Ari Kapner.
This article describes the use of energy drinks and ephedrine on college campuses, possible effects of their use, and recommendations for institutions of higher education.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/energy-drinks.html
Enforcing the Minimum Age Drinking Law
H. Wechsler; B. A. Moeykens; and W. DeJong, (1995).
This bulletin looks at the implications for college administrators and offers three recommendations for creating a safe environment in which all students can prepare for their futures.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/enforce.pdf
Environmental Management: A Comprehensive Strategy for Reducing Alcohol And Other Drug Use On College Campuses
This publication explains the concept of Environmental Management as a unique approach to prevention of campus AOD, though a slight deviation from traditionally available prevention approaches. Targeted at college officials, it examines the three spheres of action in which the strategies work to elicit environmental change.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/enviro-mgnt.html
Fraternity and Sorority Members and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
(1997).
This Infofacts/Resources looks at the consequences of fraternity and sorority alcohol consumption and whether these organizations attract drinkers or promote drinking and provides strategies for institutions of higher education to use in reducing frequent and heavy drinking in fraternities and sororities.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet5.pdf
Interpersonal Violence and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
(1997).
This Infofacts/Resources explores issues of violence on campus.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet4.pdf
Lehigh University's Project IMPACT: An Environmental Management Case Study
J. W. Smeaton, M. C. Eadline, M. Egolf, and W. DeJong, (2003).
This case study describes the experience of Lehigh University's Project IMPACT, a campus and community coalition formed to address problems resulting from risky student drinking.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/articles/lehighprojectimpact.pdf
Marijuana Use Among Students at Institutions of Higher Education
(1999).
This Infofacts/Resources discusses the prevalence of marijuana use at colleges and universities.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/prev-updates/marijuana.pdf
Preventing Violence and Promoting Safety in Higher Education Settings: Overview of a Comprehensive Approach
Linda Langford, (2004).
This publication was developed to help campuses prevent violence and promote safety.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/violence.pdf
Prevention File, Special Edition: Treatment and College Students (December 2006)
This issue of Prevention File is devoted entirely to the topic of treatment for alcohol and other drug issues for college students.
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Racial and Ethnic Differences in Alcohol and Other Drug Use
(1997).
This Infofacts/Resources explores the connection between racial and ethnic differences and alcohol and other drug use.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet6.pdf
Recreational Use of Ritalin on College Campuses
Daniel Ari Kapner, Higher Education Center.
This article describes Ritalin use on college campuses, outlines possible adverse effects, and recommends policies for institutions of higher education.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/ritalin.html
Reflections on a Drug-Related Murder at Purdue University
W. DeJong, (1997).
Looks at the issue of whether college and university officials should continue to handle illicit drug cases "in house" or should instead rely on local law enforcement authorities.
http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/articles/reflections-purdue.pdf
Rites of Spring: Exploring Strategies for System Change
The Silver Gate Group.
his resource presents recommendations and strategies from a 1998 conference analyzing policies, procedures, training, and program solutions to respond to alcohol-fueled campus disturbances.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/rites.html
The Role of State, Community, and Institutional Policy in the Prevention of College Alcohol Problems
Laurie Davidson and Christene DeJong, (2004).
This publication aims to encourage campus administrators in a state to work together to introduce policies that make the environment less supportive of high-risk alcohol use.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/prev-updates/swi.pdf
Safe Lanes on Campus: A Guide for Preventing Impaired Driving and Underage Drinking
Robert Zimmerman and William DeJong, Higher Education Center, (2003).
Safe Lanes helps senior administrators, faculty, staff, students, community leaders, enforcement agencies, and campus and community coalitions in choosing prevention strategies appropriate to their campus and their community to address driving under the influence of alcohol by students of all ages and alcohol use by students under the legal drinking age.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/safelanes.pdf
Safeguarding Your Students Against Suicide
National Mental Health Association (NMHA) and the Jed Foundation.
This publication reflects the conclusions and recommendations of the national experts who attended the roundtable cosponsored by the National Mental Health Association (NMHA) and the Jed Foundation.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/suicide.pdf
Secondary Effects of Heavy Drinking on Campus
Daniel Ari Kapner, (2003).
This Infofacts/Resources offers an overview of the secondary effects that result from heavy drinking on campus and how campuses might use information on secondary effects for alcohol prevention.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/secondary-effects.pdf
Setting and Improving Policies for Reducing Alcohol and Other Drug Problems on Campus: A Guide for School Administrators
William DeJong, Ph.D. & Stacia Langenbahn.
The guide presents a step-by-step process for establishing or revising campus policies to reduce alcohol and other drug problems, including policies that address alcohol advertising and promotion.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/policy.htm
Sexual Assault, Harassment, and Alcohol and Other Drug Use
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/ publication number HEC 705
This fact sheet briefly analyzes factors critical to understanding sexual assault on college and university campuses, as well as strategies to help campus officials respond to these incidents.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/factsheets/fact_sheet1.pdf
Vandalism
Joel Epstein and Peter Finn, Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention.
To access this article: http://www2.edc.org/hec/pubs/ publication number HEC 204
This bulletin discusses steps schools are taking to prevent destruction of property by intoxicated students.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/pubs/vandal.pdf
Scope of the Problem Resources
American College Health Association National College Health Assessment.To access this article: Ordering information available at: http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/ncha_data.cfm#forms_rpts http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/NCHA_report_order_form.pdf
This college assessment analyzes data on various norms and behaviors of students on various issues like drug and alcohol use as well as health and wellness issues like nutrition and mental health.
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http://www.acha.org/projects_programs/assessment.cfm
BASICS Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of College Students
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
BASICSóBrief Alcohol Screening and Intervention of College Students: A Harm Reduction Approachóis a preventive intervention for college students 18 to 24 years old. It is aimed at students who drink alcohol heavily and have experienced or are at risk for alcohol-related problems such as poor class attendance, missed assignments, accidents, sexual assault, and violence.
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http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/print.cfm?pkProgramid=89
Cocaine Abuse
Continuing Medical Education (CME).
This articles gives a brief overview about patterns of cocaine abuse, the associated consequences to user, and available treatment resources for cocaine abuse.
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http://www.healthieryou.com/nccocaine.html
CSAP Substance Abuse Resource Guide: Inhalants
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information (NCADI).
This resource guide presents listings and brief descriptions of materials available to inform and educate youth, parents, teachers, and treatment providers about the dangers of inhalant abuse.
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http://www.health.org/referrals/resguides.aspx?InvNum=MS466
e-CHUG
San Diego State University.
The e-CHUG, currently in use on over 250 universities and colleges across 42 states and in Canada and Australia, is an online alcohol intervention and personalized feedback tool designed to reduce drinking among college students.
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www.e-chug.com
A Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students
Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
This is a guide for parents interested in learning more about the decisions their first-year student will be faced with at college and how to communicate effectively with their son or daughter about drinking.
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http://www.edc.org/hec/parents/va-abc.pdf
Highlight on Underage Drinking
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
This Web site presents information on eleven policy topics that are particularly relevant to underage drinking.
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http://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/index.asp?SEC={DA5E054D-FB8E-4F06-BBBC-6EED9F37A758}&type=B_BASIC
Meth Use: How Widespread on Campus?
Inside Higher Ed.
Although higher education administrators often do not believe methamphetamine use is a problem on their campuses, the college-age population of young adults aged 18 to 25 exhibit the highest rates of methamphetamine use nationally.
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http://insidehighered.com/news/2006/11/30/meth
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Publications
Links to a wide spectrum of informative publications and resources can be found, ranging from NIAAA TV and radio public education campaign materials to reports and briefs containing treatment and prevention materials for health care providers and researchers.
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http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/publications.htm
Natural History of College Student Substance Use
Dartmouth Center on Addiction, Recovery and Education (DCARE).
This is an informative resource on the course and pattern of substance abuse and contains a selection of descriptive abstracts aimed at further enhancing the understanding of this topic by prevention specialists.
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http://www.dartmouth.edu/~dcare/pdfs/natural_history.pdf#search='inhalant%20use%20college%20students
Recovery Month: Commonly Misused Substances
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
This overview lists several commonly misused substances and describes the basic facts and prevalence of each.
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http://www.recoverymonth.gov/2004/kit/overview_commonlymisused.aspx
Reducing Alcohol Problems on Campus: A Guide to Planning and Evaluation
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
This brief guide is intended to provide some direction as to how existing research on college student drinking can be incorporated most effectively into an explicit planning process to not only maximize the impact of any prevention strategy, but also to actively monitor any interventionÃs implementation and local impact.
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http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/NIAAACollegeMaterials/planEvalHandbook.aspx
Relationship of early inhalant use to substance use in college students
Bennett, ME, Walters, ST, Miller, JH, & Woodall, WG., Journal of substance abuse, 12(3), 227., (2000).
This analysis of data from four campus-wide surveys found an association between an increased frequency of drinking alcohol, illicit drug use, and substance-related consequences during the college years, and early onset of use of inhalants or marijuana.
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http://casaa.unm.edu/posters/RELATIONSHIP%20OF%20EARLY%20INHALANT%20USE%20TO%20SUBSTANCE%20USE%20IN%20COLLEGE%20STUDENTS.pdf#search='marijuana%20use%20college%20students'
SACC Coalition Uses Innovative Messaging to Prevent Inhalant Use
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA).
This online article discusses the rising trend in inhalant use by adolescents, with the resultant change in focus of Substance Abuse Action Council of Central Connecticut (SACC) to making inhalants a major health concern, rather than simply a drug issue.
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http://cadca.org/CoalitionsOnline/article.asp?id=831
State Profiles of Underage Drinking Laws
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
This section of the APIS Web site provides State-by-State summaries of laws and regulations related to underage drinking and access to alcohol. For each State, summaries are provided for eleven policy topics that are particularly relevant to underage drinking.
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http://alcoholpolicy.niaaa.nih.gov/stateprofiles/index.asp
Youth risk behavior surveillance: National college health risk behavior survey -- United States, 1995
Morbidity and mortality weekly report. CDC surveillance summaries. 46(6), 1., (1997).
Link to abstract: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9393659&dopt=Citation
Results of this biennial survey of high school and college studentsà high risk behaviors showed that a high proportion of students still engage in high risk behaviors, some of which include episodic heavy drinking during the 30 days preceding the survey, drinking alcohol and driving, and drinking alcohol while boating or swimming.
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http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00049859.htm
General Resources
A Call to Action: Changing The Culture Of Drinking At U.S. CollegesNational Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).
This report outlines the dramatic effects of high-risk drinking on college and university campuses and presents a series of recommendations for effective prevention.
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http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/Reports/TaskForce/TaskForce_TOC.aspx
The Core Institute
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Studies, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
This Web site provides links to surveys, publications, products and general information about AOD prevention on college campuses.
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http://www.siu.edu/~coreinst/
Environmental Strategies to Prevent Alcohol Problems on College Campuses
Deborah Fisher.
This booklet describes environmental approaches to controlling alcohol abuse on college campuses. It highlights strategies used and provides a detailed explanation and a list of ideas to carry out that strategy.
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http://www.udetc.org/documents/EnviroStrat.pdf
