Chicago Consortium on College Alcohol Harm Reduction

1. Chicago Consortium on College Alcohol Harm Reduction December 19, 2011

2. Agenda • Purpose and mission • Introductions • Review of Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm on College Campuses • Discussion on Research Currently Being Conducted • Dr. Fleming’s Research Proposal • Developing Research Together • Next Steps

3. Purpose and Mission • The Chicago Consortium on College Alcohol Harm Reduction’s mission is to bring together leaders from higher education institutions across the Chicago area to work collectively on implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm on college campuses • Learn what interventions work for whom and under what circumstances through research

4. Introductions • Dr. Michael Fleming, MD, MPH • Background • Research Interests • Studies Conducted on College Drinking • Results • Future Directions • Consortium Members

5. Review of Interventions-Levels of Intervention • National College Health Improvement Project’s Learning Collaborative on High Risk Drinking • Individual • Environment • Systems ..\Dartmouth\dartmouthflowdiagram.ppt

6. Review of Interventions-NIAAA Tiers • Tier I • Strong evidence (2+ favorable research studies available) • All strategies target individual problem, at-risk, or alcohol dependent drinkers • Strategies include: 1. Combining cognitive skills with norms clarification and motivational enhancement 2. Offering brief motivational enhancement interventions in student health centers and emergency rooms 3. Challenging alcohol expectations National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.(2002). A call to action: Changing the culture of drinking at U.S. colleges.

7. Review of Interventions-NIAAA Tiers • Tier II • Evidence of success with the general population that could be applied to the college environment • Strategies include: 1. Increased enforcement of minimum drinking age laws 2. Restriction on alcohol retail outlet density 3. Increased price and excise taxes in alcoholic beverages 4. Responsible beverage service policies in social and commercial settings 5. Formation of campus/community coalitions National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.(2002). A call to action: Changing the culture of drinking at U.S. Colleges.

8. Review of Interventions-NIAAA Tiers • Tier III • Interventions with logical and theoretical promise that require more compressive evaluation • Strategies include: 1. Reinstating Friday classes 2. Establishing alcohol-free activities 3. Increasing enforcement at campus based events that promote excessive drinking 4. Provision of “safe ride” programs 5. Regulation of happy hours National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.(2002). A call to action: Changing the culture of drinking at U.S. Colleges.

9. Review of Interventions-NIAAA Tiers • Tier IV • Interventions with “evidence of ineffectiveness” • Strategies include: 1. Simple education and awareness programs used alone 2. Use of breathalyzers since students use the information as a challenge 3. Increasing enforcement at campus based events that promote excessive drinking National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.(2002). A call to action: Changing the culture of drinking at U.S. Colleges.

10. Review of Interventions-NU Conference Alcohol Harm Reduction

14. Current Research on College Alcohol Harm Reduction in the Chicago Area

15. Dr. Fleming Research Proposal

16. Next Steps