Month: May 2026

Alcohol 101: Understanding Alcohol and Standard Drinks

Alcohol Is the Most Commonly Used Substance on College Campuses For many students, college is the first time they encounter alcohol in social settings. Some students choose to drink. Others choose not to. Regardless of your personal decision, understanding how alcohol affects the body can help you make informed choices and recognize when someone may […]

Wrapping It Up: Consent, Alcohol, and Creating a Safer Campus

You have completed the Consent, Alcohol, and College Life module. Understanding consent is an essential part of creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus community. Throughout this module, you learned how alcohol and other substances can affect decision-making, communication, and a person’s ability to give consent. You also learned how to recognize situations that may […]

Evading Peer Pressure & Substance Refusal

Refusal Assertiveness vs. Social Competence Research differentiates between simply refusing a substance and having the social skill to preserve relationships while doing so. [1] The Impact of Social Networks Responding to Intoxicated Friends The Dual Risk of Bystander Contexts On college campuses, the opportunities to intervene in problematic alcohol use (PAU) and potential sexual violence […]

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