High-risk drinking: UW-Madison addesses the problem

Resources

Here are some resources for students, parents, educators and others who want to learn more about the problems of high-risk drinking and how to address them.

General resources
"A Matter of Degree" is a national pilot project designed to test an innovative approach to reducing college binge drinking and its harmful effects, which also impact non-drinking or moderately drinking peers and fellow community residents

Madison's version of this national effort is called the PACE Project.

Alcohol Policy Solutions has published a list of frequently asked questions about college binge drinking, as well as several other FAQs, fact sheets and statistical analyses.

Especially for educators
From Knowledge to Action: How Harvard's College Alcohol Study Can Help Your Campus Design a Campaign Against Student Alcohol Abuse.

Prevention Online is operated by National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information

The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention

San Diego State University sponsors the e-CHUG quiz, a tool that is designed to motivate students to reduce their alcohol consumption using personalized information about their own drinking and risk factors.

Especially for students
HadEnough

Facts on Tap: Alcohol and Your College Experience

Take the e-CHUG quiz to your drinking behavior to that of other UW-Madison students

Especially for parents
Resources for parents