1. College of Charleston’s
INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS AND COUNTER
RISK FACTORS FOR SUBSTANCE MISUSE

2. a). College's “Good
Samaritan/Amnesty Policy" where
intoxicated students or those aware of
one can safely and effectively get help
without fear of disciplinary or legal
consequences and clear, well
publicized alcohol and drug policies.

3. b). Ticketing of underage drinking,
holders of false IDs, and informing
parents when a student is so intoxicated
they are required to go to the nearest
emergency room for evaluation. This is
almost always from Charleston Police, as
Public Safety are hesitant/reluctant to.

4. c. Ticketing of individuals supplying
underage students with alcohol/drugs,
and informing their parents (includes
holding party hosts responsible if an
underage drinking is found)

5. d. Education of students and parents on
college alcohol policy and state laws during
Newcomers Orientation and throughout the
school year.
Substance Use is also addressed annually in
our "Mental Health Monologues",
monologues written by students, and directed
and performed by the theater majors.

6. e. City police conducting under cover fake ID
investigations, targeting both suppliers and
users.

7. f. Providing escorts for intoxicated students
so they get home safely without penalty. CofC
has free rides home by the Cougar Shuttle
(888-960-2227): and Peer Assistance
Leaders, PALS program to escort student
home to protect those who are intoxicated,
and/or alone to prevent sexual assault:

8. g. Some students who are found to have
alcohol or drug violations are required by the
Dean of Students to have an alcohol/drug
assessment by the counseling center. These
students participate in group counseling for
four sessions. Those in need of higher level
care are referred to the appropriate agency or
resource.

9. h. Have a well-staffed student counseling
center that offers evidence/research-based
treatment for students to increase student
retention and success- including, but not
limited to, motivational interviewing We also
refer students to local AA meetings with
younger members, and recently has a student
volunteer to start an NA meeting for college
age students.

10. i. CASAS staff, especially the Health Educator
conduct multiple educational and outreach on the dangers
of alcohol/drug use, including Student Orientation, tweet
messages, classroom presentations, and health
presentations to Residence Assistants and students, and
Greek Life organizations, using all types of social media
and in-person presentations. This includes linking alcohol
awareness information in related briefings,
-Ex. Preventing sexual assault, suicide prevention
messages.
- Ex. See CofC counseling center website tab on alcohol
and other drugs, and hotlinks in left column.

11. j. Pre-matriculation online education
and mid semester follow-up. CofC and
other schools across the country use an
intensive, research-based on-line
program called, “AlcoholEdu” sponsored
by Outside the Classroom.

12. k. Public Service Announcements for
YouTube and campus distribution. CofC
just developed 5 for this Fall 2012.

13. l. Development of a campus-wide
student group focused on alternatives to
alcohol programming. CofC’s is called,
“LateNight” and has dozens of members
and partner organizations across the
campus.

14. m. Developed a “College Community
Coalition” composed of various college
personnel from all local colleges, law
enforcement, parents, students,
neighborhood associations, and civic and
non-profit organizations to address the
issue of preventing alcohol related
death/injury.

15. n. Collaborating with parents to keep
their sons and daughters accountable for
their choices. Example, the Director of
CASAS presents a "Helping Students
Successfully Transition to College"
workshop throughout the summer and in
Jan highlighting the critical role parents
make in setting appropriate expectations
for behavior and choices for their
"students."

16. o. Social host liability training.
Educating those holding parties what their
ethical and legal obligations are for the
safety of those who attend.