Alcohol and the University of Kansas
Additional Resources
Self Assessments
The Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO is a brief self-assessment that will provide you with accurate and detailed information about:
- Your personal risk patterns
- Your individual level of alcohol tolerance
- Your unique family risk factors
- Harm reduction strategies
- Helpful resources at University of Kansas and in our community
This free assessment takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and is completely confidential. Personalized feedback will be provided upon completion of the assessment.
Screening for Mental Health provides a quick and simple way to screen yourself with complete anonymity. This program offers online screening for depression, anxiety, alcohol, and eating disorders. This free screening is made available to all University of Kansas students and is taken anonymously. The screening is provided so that you may find out - in a few minutes - whether or not professional consultation would be helpful to you. To log in, use the keyword: jayhawk.
Foundations
The Gordie Foundation
The Gordie Foundation is dedicated to the memory of Gordie Bailey, who was a freshman at the University of Colorado when he died of alcohol Poisoning as a result of fraternity hazing.
The Sam Spady Foundation
The SAM Spady Foundation honors the memory of Samantha Spady, a 19-year old student at Colorado State University, who died of alcohol poisoning on September 5, 2004. Their mission is to educate parents and students on the dangers of alcohol, specifically high risk consumption, and the signs and symptoms of alcohol poisoning.
Other Links
The BACCHUS Network is a university and community based network focusing on comprehensive health and safety initiatives.
College Drinking Prevention is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students.
Go Ask Alice is a health Q&A resource that provides readers with reliable, accurate, accessible, culturally competent information on alcohol and other drugs; fitness & nutrition; emotional health; general health; sexuality; sexual health; and relationships.
Rethinking Drinking is produced by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism supporting research on the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of alcohol-related problems.
The Responsibilibuddy Campaign
Being a responsibilibuddy is much more than being a designated driver. It's being a dependable friend who will look after your group's best interests to ensure everyone has a good time. There is benefits to being a responsibilibuddy. You'll be able to remember the night and avoid legal trouble. So, take turns with your friends making a one-night commitment as the responsibilibuddy and "Play It Safe" when you celebrate.
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