Alcohol and Drug Education Programs:
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USC Upstate is committed to the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse, and a special emphasis has been placed on strengthening student, faculty, and staff involvement. The purpose of USC Upstate’s Alcohol & Drug Education Program is to actively promote low-risk, healthy choices about the use of alcohol and other drugs by providing preventive and educational workshops and services, media campaigns, and substance-free events.
Educational workshops are offered to members of the Greek system, student athletes, andstudent clubs and organizations, and classes. There are also mandatory workshops for students who have violated the University's alcohol and drug policy. The workshops are designed to aid students in examining their own choices about alcohol and drugs and the perceptions about what is considered “normal” drinking in college. The workshops discuss beliefs that students have about alcohol and drugs and provide information on how students can reduce their risk for developing an alcohol and/or drug problem.
Additionally, the office of Alcohol & Drug Education Programs provides counseling and resources for students who might be experiencing problems with alcohol and/or drugs. A variety of other information is available online by clicking on the links listed under Additional Information to the right. There is also an alcohol screening available to confidentially help you determine if you or someone you know might have a problem with alcohol.
Note: Special thanks to the College of Charleston's "Better Things To Do Program" for sharing some of the information available on this site.
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