Alcohol and Drug Resources and Training
Training
Explore Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Take online self-assessments for personalized feedback:
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Alcohol:
- AUDIT - Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test assess alcohol use, risk level, and receive personalized strategies and resources.
- 360 Proof (Alcohol) take the personalized feedback index survey to assess your alcohol use and receive a personal report.
- Under the Influence (Alcohol) select enroll in a course and enter control number ILSTUTI to take a personalized alcohol intervention course covering health effects, laws, and responsible decision-making.
- Alcohol Wise an evidence-based online module empowering students to make informed alcohol decisions, support well-being, and promote a healthier campus. Course link sent before Fall 2024 (Aug 1–22) and Spring 2025 (Jan 7–31).
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Cannabis:
- CUDIT - Cannabis Use Disorder Identification Test assess cannabis use, risk level, and receive personalized strategies and resources.
- Echeckup To Go Cannabis receive personalized feedback on your cannabis use, risk patterns, goals, and resources available at ISU.
- Marijuana 101 select enroll in a course and enter control number ILSTTHC to take a personalized cannabis intervention course covering health effects, potency changes, laws, and responsible use.
- Cannabis Wise an evidence-based online module empowering students to make informed cannabis decisions, support well-being, and promote a healthier campus. Course link sent before Fall 2024 (Aug 1–22) and Spring 2025 (Jan 7–31).
Programs
Alcohol and Cannabis Risk Reduction Sessions
Register for personalized, evidence-based sessions to help students assess their alcohol use (BASICS session) or cannabis use (ICHAMP session) and reduce the associated risks. A limited number of 50-minute sessions are available to book online or contact Jamie Laurson for additional appointment times.
Recovery for Redbirds
Recovery for Redbirds provides peer-based support for students navigating substance use or compulsive behaviors. Activities include group connections, writing workshops, skill-building for well-being, and discussions based on group interests, all within a safe, supportive space. Open to students in recovery or supporting a recovery lifestyle, meetings are held Fridays at 1 PM in Fell Hall, Room 140. For more information please contact Jamie Laurson at jllaurs@IllinoisState.edu or (309) 438-2564.
Resources
University Alcohol and Drug Policies
Stay informed and reduce harm by reviewing University expectations:
How to Address Substance Use with College Students
College is a transformative time for students and their families. To assist parents and guardians, we've compiled resources addressing challenges like alcohol and drug use. These materials cover cannabis potency, its effects on cognitive abilities, and addiction risks. We also provide tips for discussing substance use and promoting safety. For detailed guidance, please explore the resources below.
Transitions: A Family's Guide to College Success
Additional Resources
- Drug-Free School and Communities Act (DFSCA) Biennial Review
- FY 2023 Annual DFSCA Student Notification
- Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- NIAAA Rethinking Drinking
- Cannabis Policy Resource Center
- Take a Cannabis Tolerance Break - T-break Guide