OUTREACH & PROGRAMMING
Educational Programs are offered to enhance basic knowledge
about the effects of alcohol and drugs, associated risk factors,
prevention, treatment, and harm reduction. Some of these
programs include: Alcohol & Drug Policy Workshops, University
101 Presentations, and presentations to Residence Halls and
Student Organizations. Student training to facilitate the
workshops and presentations are offered in PSYC 399/489 classes and as a part of G.A.M.M.A. membership. The
presentations are facilitated by peer educators trained by
Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs .
In compliance with the University Policy and Guidelines
regarding the use of Alcohol by USC students, representatives
from each student organization planning to sponsor an event on
campus where beer or wine will be served must attend an Alcohol
Policy Workshop. An Executive Officer, a Student Member, and the
appropriate USC Faculty/Staff Advisor of the organization must
attend the workshop before approval may be granted to host an
event on campus where beer or wine will be served. All workshops
are facilitated by USC's Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs . Check
www.sa.sc.edu/adp
for a list of Alcohol Policy Workshop dates, times, and
locations.
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Alcohol, Drugs & 3-6 Credit Hours |
 Offered by the College of Psychology in conjunction with Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs , Community Psychology Practicum Psychology
399/489
is offered during the Spring and Fall semesters. This class
provides the opportunity for students to gain practical
experience with teaching alcohol and other drug interventions.
During the spring semester, students enrolled in Psychology 489
will participate in developing the content and delivery of
presentations designed to reduce high-risk drinking among
first-year college students. During the fall, students who took
Psychology 399/489 in the spring, will be expected to facilitate
alcohol and drug presentations to University 101 courses.
Students may receive up to a maximum of 6 course credits
depending on the student’s level of participation. If you are
interested in participating in this opportunity, contact Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs or stop by Russell House West Wing Room 035 for more
details.
Operation EMPRESS (Environmental Management
Program for Reaching and Educating Students about Substances)
is an initiative involving social marketing and
prevention campaigns to raise awareness regarding issues
pertaining to the use of alcohol, other drugs and associated
high-risk behaviors.
Social marketing is the practice of applying
commercial marketing strategies to influence the voluntary
behavior of target audiences in order to improve their personal
welfare and that of the community. This office will use focus
group and survey information to promote messages that impact
student thinking about alcohol and other drugs use.
Prevention campaigns are energetic and
informative activities designed to raise awareness about
high-risk behaviors that negatively impact USC students. This
office will implement national prevention campaigns that
correspond to the mission of actively promoting low-risk,
healthy choices about the use of alcohol, other drugs, and
associated behaviors. Campaigns sponsored by the Office of
Substance Abuse Prevention and Education Programs include:
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week (NCAAW) is an
annual campaign celebrated during the third full week in
October. The campaign highlights students making smart decisions
to protect their health and safety.
Great American Smoke-Out
Held annually on the 3rd Thursday of November, it was
created to highlight the dangers of smoking and challenge people
to stop using tobacco.
Safe Spring Break Week
Safe Spring Break Week is a national campaign that
encourages students to make healthy choices regarding alcohol
and drug abuse, violence, and personal safety while they are
enjoying their Spring Break. In 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001,
2002, and 2004 USC's Safe Spring Break Week event received the
first place award and second place in 2003 from the national
BACCHUS organization, recognizing the impact and overall
excellence of this student focused program. Our most popular
event is the Safe Spring Break Carnival. At this event, we
collaborate with student and community organizations to
distribute "Spring Break Survival Kits", other free prizes, and
alcohol and other drug information to thousands of students.
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Safe Spring Break Week 2006 Calendar of Events<<
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National Problem Gambling Awareness Week
Held annually in the spring, NPGAW is held to educate
students, faculty, and staff about the dangers of problem
gambling.
Kick-Butts Day
Held annually on the 1st Wednesday of April, it was
created to highlight the dangers of smoking and challenge people
to stop using tobacco.
National Alcohol Screening Day
In partnership with the Counseling and Human Development
Center at USC, the office screens USC students for alcohol
misuse on the first Thursday in April.
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