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Substance Abuse Education and Training
1. University Counseling and Wellness Center takes a primary role in planning and
conducting alcohol and other drug prevention activities for students. These include
but are not limited to substance abuse educational programs, distribution of
educational materials, conducting screenings for alcohol problems, development and
implementation of social norm marketing campaigns, and maintaining on-line resources
such as alcohol assessment and personalized feedback programs.
2. University Counseling and Wellness Center provides training for faculty, staff, and
student leaders on alcohol and other drug issues, particularly how to recognize and
intervene with someone who is suspected of having a substance abuse problem. The
Employee Assistance Counselor provides training for hospital supervisory personnel on
recognizing and intervening with impaired health professionals.
3. University Counseling and Wellness Center staff and the Employee Assistance Program
Counselor are available to consult with students and employees about substance abuse
related issues.
1. Purpose
University Alcohol Policy
This document clarifies the University’s expectations and approach to the use of alcohol on University
grounds as well as on University sponsored activities at off-campus locations.
2. Applicability
This policy applies to all members of the University of South Alabama community (administrators,
alumni, faculty, staff, guests, and students), including USA campuses and all USA Health
facilities; also applies to University sponsored activities off-campus locations. Members must
adhere to all applicable state and local laws and University regulations related to the sale, possession,
and use of alcoholic beverages.
3. Definitions
Not Applicable.
4. Policy Guidelines
4.1 Campuses
4.1.1 The sale, possession, distribution or consumption of alcoholic beverages on the
campuses of the University of South Alabama, including hospitals, is prohibited, unless
otherwise allowed herein.
4.1.2 Public intoxication on the campuses of the University of South Alabama is prohibited.
4.1.3 The University may allow alcohol to be served at certain functions of student organizations
and
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