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Substance Safety

Substance Safety at FAU

Owls Care strives for a campus environment in which Florida Atlantic students flourish and achieve their optimal state of well-being. We believe in providing students with comprehensive information they can utilize to make safer decisions and minimize risks. This information can be useful for all students, regardless of personal substance-use, to be a caring owl and watch out for your friends. For more details about the services we offer students, click on the links and buttons below.

Here is some data from recent assessments collected here at Florida Atlantic. Data shows that most students here at Florida Atlantic are making responsible choices when it comes to substance use.

  • 63.4% of Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵstudents have never used any form of tobacco or nicotine delivery products (National College Health Assessment III).
  • 70% of Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵstudents have never had 5+ drinks in a 2 hour period (AlcoholEdu).
  • 81.6% of Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵstudents have not used cannabis/marijuana in the past 30 days (Healthy Minds Study).

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Online Programs

AlcoholEdu

As part of the university's alcohol education program, incoming first-year students and transfer students are expected to complete an online, non-opinionated alcohol education module. AlcoholEdu for CollegeÌýuses science-based research to educate about alcohol and its effects. Whether you drink or not, the course will provide information to help you make informed decisions about alcohol as well as negotiate the drinking behavior of your peers. Remember, all information you provide is confidential.

Alcohol eCHECKUPTOGO

An interactive web survey that allows you to enter information about your drinking patterns and receive feedback about your use of alcohol. The assessment takes about 10 minutes to complete, is self-guided, and requires no face-to-face contact time with a counselor or administrator. Ìý

Marijuana eCHECKUPTOGO

An interactive web survey that is a brief marijuana-specific assessment and feedback tool. It provides you with insight about your marijuana behavior and risk factors. The assessment takes about 10 minutes and is self-guided making it quick, confidential, and flexible to your schedule. Ìý

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Substance Safety Courses

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Substance Safety Resources for Students

Florida Atlantic offers many evening and weekend activities for students interested in healthy alternatives to alcohol and other drugs. For more information on alcohol-free events, please email wellness@fau.edu.