Virginia Student Services Conference Wintergreen, VA November, 2013
Presented By David S. Anderson, Ph.D. Professor George Mason University Linda Kirkland-Harris, M.Div., Ph.D., LPC Director, Student Counseling Center Hampton University Paige Allen Hawkins, M.Ed. Prevention Specialist James Madison University
Workshop Objectives 1. To understand the nature and scope of drug and alcohol problems and issues currently on campus 2. To gain insights about students substance use patterns and motivations 3. To empower with specific strategies based on current effective practices 4. To identify resourceful connections on campus, statewide, and nationally
Workshop Outline Introduction and Overview Substance Abuse On Campus Student Drinking Patterns Envisioning Safe and Healthy Campuses Best Practices Resources Reflections and Forecasting Wrap-up and Evaluation
Substance Abuse on Campus
The Nature of the Problem 22 million Americans are classified with substance abuse or dependence problems (SAMHSA) 8,000 people are trying drugs for the first time every day (SAMHSA) 1 million people are receiving treatment for drug or alcohol addiction (SAMHSA) Patients with alcohol use problems consume more than 15% of the national healthcare budget (SAMHSA) Approximately 1,800 college students die every year due to alcohol abuse (NIAAA)
CAMPUS EFFORT and HEAVY DRINKING OVER TIME Percent of Student Use 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1979 1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 Heavier Drinking 1997 Year 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 Campus Effort Monitoring the Future
TRADITIONAL-AGE COLLEGE STUDENTS: ALCOHOL USE IN LAST 30 DAYS 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/vol2_2009.pdf
TRADITIONAL-AGE COLLEGE STUDENTS: DRUNK IN LAST 30 DAYS 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 http://monitoringthefuture.org/data/10data.html#2010data-drugs
TRADITIONAL-AGE COLLEGE STUDENTS: 30 DAY USE OF MARIJUANA 25 20 15 10 5 0 http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/vol2_2009.pdf
TRADITIONAL-AGE COLLEGE STUDENTS: 30 DAY USE OF ECSTASY 25 20 15 10 5 0 http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/vol2_2009.pdf
TRADITIONAL-AGE COLLEGE STUDENTS: 30 DAY USE OF AMPHETAMINES 25 20 15 10 5 0 http://monitoringthefuture.org/pubs/monographs/vol2_2009.pdf
Mean Percentages 13
Mean Percentages 14
100 Alcohol's Involvement With Academic Problems 90 Percent Affirmative Responses 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997 2000 2003 2006 2009 2012 Lack of Academic Success Student Attrition Diminished Performance Missed Classes 15
Student Affairs Preparation Programs: Results of an Assessment of Preparation Programs Institution State Health Courses Reqd. Health Courses Offered University of South Florida FL Wellness Seminar (2 credits) Northeastern University MA Health Issues Baylor University TX The college student, moral ethical and faith development in college students Ohio University OH Wellness Issues (of 11 2-credit courses) Kutztown University PA The Addicted Family (of 4 courses) Florida State University FL Wellness (of 6 possible specialty areas) Bucknell University Of 116 TOTAL PROGRAMS PA Appetite and Eating Behavior OR Health Psychology (of 25 electives) 3 4 Source : ACPA directory of Graduate Programs
WHAT CAMPUS ALCOHOL OR OTHER DRUG INCIDENT TOOK YOU THERE THIS YEAR?
Student Drinking Patterns
HOW STUDENTS DEFINE BINGE DRINKING: The term binge drinking is not relevant to college students, nor is the 5/4 government definition Drinking too many nights per week and too much on one occasion What we hear: Hammered Trashed Shammered Blitzed Crazy Crazy Tanked Out of control Passed Out
The Century Council www.centurycouncil.org
The Century Council www.centurycouncil.org
From: DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorders: Recommendations and Rationale Am J Psychiatry. 2013;170(8):834-851. doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.2013.12060782 Figure Legend: DSM-IV and DSM-5 Criteria for Substance Use Disorders a One or more abuse criteria within a 12-month period and no dependence diagnosis; applicable to all substances except nicotine, for which DSM-IV abuse criteria were not given. b Three or more dependence criteria within a 12-month period. c Two or more substance use disorder criteria within a 12-month period. d Withdrawal not included for cannabis, inhalant, and hallucinogen disorders in DSM-IV. Cannabis withdrawal added in DSM-5. Date of download: 9/5/2013 Copyright American Psychiatric Association. All rights reserved.
The Century Council www.centurycouncil.org
A Comprehensive Approach Prevention Intervention Treatment Recovery
Early-August Late-October Problematic: 8% 5% 14% (8 women/10 men) High-risk: 20% 14% 28% (4 women/5 men) Light/Moderate: 14% 13% 15% (1-3 women/1-4 men) Non-drinkers: 58% 68% 43% 7% 18% 15% 59% *JMU Fall 2012; 2,645 first-year students; past two weeks *National Average
6 Key Messages: 1. Speak to universal truths; avoid statistics/facts or scare tactics 2. Highlight the feelings of overconsumption not the math 3. Peer based messaging works only if it s really about a student's own peers 4. Peers have a great deal of influence on drinking behaviors 5. Embarrassing behavior is indicative of a great night out 6. Messages that influence the situational factors surrounding a night are more readily accepted
Envisioning Safe and Healthy Campuses
Healthy and Safe Campuses What s YOUR Vision?
Best Practices
CAMPUS EFFORTS TO ADDRESS DRUGS/ALCOHOL: COMPREHENSIVE SCORES OF FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES Mean Score: 59.2
www.promprac.gmu.edu
Best of CHOICES: Alcohol Education 1998-2008
V I R G I N I A S E F F O R T S
Virginia College Alcohol Leadership Council (VA CALC) MISSION STATEMENT The Virginia College Alcohol Leadership Council (VACALC) is a statewide professional affiliation group addressing alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) issues on the college campus. VACALC offers leadership and professional advice regarding the prevention of high risk, hazardous ATOD-related behavior through collaboration, education, support, networking, mentoring, and advocacy. VACALC promotes science-based and innovative strategies to achieve healthier and safer college communities.
VA CALC ACTIVITIES CURRENT: Drive-in Workshops Twice Annually Professional Retreat Once/Year On-line Resources PLANNED Regional Activities Information Fact Sheets Training Statewide Data Collection Strategic Planning
Virginia Standards www.vacalc.org
Virginia Standards Core Issues: Foundations Who Should Be Involved Focus of Efforts Context of Efforts
Virginia Standards Core Issue 1: Foundations Focus Area 1: Needs Based Focus Area 2: Locally Appropriate Focus Area 3: Collaboration
Virginia Standards Core Issue 2: Who Should Be Involved Focus Area 4: Demonstrated Leadership Focus Area 5: Inclusive Planning Process Focus Area 6: Shared Responsibility
Virginia Standards Core Issue 3: Focus of Efforts Focus Area 7: Thinking Long Term Focus Area 8: Student Emphasis
Virginia Standards Core Issue 4: Context of Efforts Focus Area 9: Think Comprehensive Conceptual Framework Policy and Enforcement Prevention and Education Intervention, Referral and Support Focus Area 10: Communications Focus Area 11: Adequate Staffing, Training and Resources Focus Area 12: Results Oriented Focus Area 13: Accountability Focus Area 14: Monitoring
Reflections and Forecasting What we ARE doing well Next steps for your sphere of influence
Reflections and Forecasting
Workshop Outline Introduction and Overview Substance Abuse On Campus Student Drinking Patterns Envisioning Safe and Healthy Campuses Best Practices Resources Reflections and Forecasting Wrap-up and Evaluation