NCJ Number
139848
Date Published
1991
Length
58 pages
Annotation
The intent of this handbook is to inform faculty members of the nature and extent of alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems on campuses in the United States and to enlist their involvement in responding to these concerns.
Abstract
This handbook presents the most recent statistics and trends regarding alcohol and other drug use and problems on campuses, describes Federal efforts to prevent AOD use, identifies eight actions that faculty members can take to bring AOD issues into their classrooms, and provides information for taking action when a problem strikes close to the classrooms or homes of faculty. Faculty members can become involved in eight specific ways: (1) initiate or support the development of a multifaceted prevention program of assessment, education, policy, and enforcement; (2) use serious situations as teachable moments; (3) speak out about alcohol and other drug problems and foster debate about AOD-related issues; (4) incorporate alcohol and other drug issues into courses; (5) devise specific courses or course projects devoted to alcohol and other drug issues; (6) develop instruction for enhancing interpersonal and intrapersonal skills; (7) monitor personal language and examples; and (8) work with other people on campus and in the community to prevent alcohol and other drug problems. An appendix contains information about various sources for policy statements about self-help groups. 22 notes, 6 figures, 4 tables, and 1 appendix