Substance Abuse Education Classes

Non-Sanctioned Classes:

Sanctioned Classes:

Other Classes:

College Alc

Entering first-year students for the Spring 2012 semester should complete the online College Alc course prior to January 15, 2012.

Directions for starting College Alc:

  1. Go to www.collegealc.com
  2. Click the link that reads "If you are a new user and don't have a password, click here."
  3. Complete the registration form, using your new SMU email address. Your SMU email address will be used as your username.
  4. Make note of your password and keep it in a safe place for use each time you access College Alc.  Remember that your email address and password are case sensitive.
  5. At the bottom of the registration form, enter the registration code:  11CA228246, then click "register."
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to start the course.
     

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E-Chug

The electronic Check-Up to Go (e-CHUG) is a brief self-assessment that provides you with accurate, detailed and personalized feedback on your use of alcohol, and specific information and helpful resources in the Southern Methodist University community.

E-Chug: https://interwork.sdsu.edu/echug2/?id=SMU&hfs=true

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E-Toke

This site is designed to give you personalized feedback on your marijuana use. Answering each question truthfully and accurately will give you helpful feedback regarding your individual pattern of marijuana use and how it might be affecting your personal relationships, life and career goals, and your overall health and wellbeing.

E-Toke: http://interwork.sdsu.edu/etoke/index.php?id=SMU

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On Campus Saturday Classes

Spring 2012 Schedule:

  • January 28
  • February 25
  • March 31
  • April 28

These classes are held on various Saturdays from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM in Room 205 in the Memorial Health Center. You must make a reservation to take the class and you must be on time. Late arrivals will not be allowed entry.

To make a reservation to attend one of these classes, call 214-768-4021.

NOTE: If you sign up to attend the SMU class and fail to attend, you will be required to go off campus and pay to attend an alternate class. See the information below about attending the off-campus class.

 

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) offers classes on the SMU campus

These state-certified alcohol education classes are typically held once per month during the school year and can be scheduled by calling 214-637-0372, extension 308.

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State Certified Alcohol Education Classes - Off Campus

If you need to attend a Substance Abuse Awareness class during the semester, and cannot attend any of the dates listed above, there are classes available through several off-campus education providers:

Genesis offers a Minor in Possession class or an ADAPT class (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention).
You can make arrangements to attend one of these classes by calling 214-350-2223. Present a copy of your Certificate of Completion to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and the SMU Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention for credit.

MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) offers classes.
They can be scheduled by calling 214-637-0372, extension 308. Present a copy of your Certificate of Completion to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and the SMU Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention for credit.

Dallas Challenge offers the YDDPP (Youthful Drinking and Driving Prevention Program), a course that is required by some courts.
They can be reached at 214-566-4680. Present a copy of your Certificate of Completion to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards and the SMU Center for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention for credit.

Lonestar Youth Education offers an Alcohol Awareness for Minors class
 This six-hour course is taught over two days. Weekday and weekend classes are available. Lonestar Youth Education is located at 1230 N. Industrial Blvd. at Cole, Dallas, TX 75207. They can be reached at 214-448-8723 or via email at vpduran@hotmail.com.

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Marijuana 101

MARIJUANA 101 is an online drug education course. You'll need access to an internet connected computer; home, school, or library and an email address.

Download the instruction street

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TIPS - Training for Intervention Procedures for the University

This 2.5 hour program is based on the original TIPS for One Premise program, which was designed for establishments where alcohol is served on the premises. The TIPS for University program is a positive approach to a difficult problem. Students who participate in this course can take a leading role in the effort to prevent intoxication and alcohol misuse on campus. TIPS teaches students to recognize and build upon skills they use every day in dealing with one another.

Click here to register

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    'Because I Care'

    A one-hour module, taught in conjunction with TIPS, that provides students with the information and skills they need to intervene with peers who are using drugs. Scheduled by request. Program goals are to:

    • learn how drugs affect people and the signs, symptoms and indicators of use
    • share ideas for influencing peers to lower risk
    • develop strategies for preventing drug-related tragedies on campus
    • apply the information through discussion and practice exercises

    Click here to request this course

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