About the Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education

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About the Commission on Substance
Abuse Prevention and Education

SMU is committed to providing its students with an educational environment in which healthy lifestyle choices can be made. Toward this end, for several years the University has had in place numerous programs, policies and resources aimed at substance abuse education and prevention.

In summer 2009, SMU President R. Gerald Turner appointed the Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, an outgrowth of the Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention, as a permanent, ongoing organization to implement and evaluate the task force's recommendations.

The Commission, which meets monthly, reports annually to the president on the status of the recommendations and identifies new or emerging issues of concern.

Commission/Task Force Timeline

2008-09 Report by the Presidential Commission On Substance Abuse Education And Prevention (09/10/2009)
Task Force becomes Commission on Substance Abuse Education and Prevention (06/08/2009)
Task Force recommendations implemented (10/22/2008)
President's decision on Task Force recommendations (04/29/2008)
Next steps: Task Force (02/04/2008)
Task Force report is made public (02/02/2008)
Task Force delivers recommendations to President Turner (01/31/2008)
Task Force begins study of campus policies and attitudes (09/21/2007)
Task Force meets with Greek representatives (09/14/2007)
Task Force begins deliberations, seeks input (09/10/2007)
About the Task Force

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'Mustangs Who Care'

A new program encourages students to act responsibly in social settings and trains them to intervene when someone is misusing alcohol or drugs and needs help. . . More.

'Call for Help' Program

Students who seek medical assistance for themselves or others due to intoxication of alcohol and/or drugs will not normally be subject to the SMU discipline process. . . More.

Support Services

Trying to quit? You're not alone. If you’re ready to take back your life, SMU programs offer free and confidential help. . . More.

Caring Community
Connections

Faculty and staff can provide students with appropriate information, support and advice for success. Sign in with your SMU ID and password.




Live Responsibly Home For Students For Parents Ask the Experts Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Counseling & Psychiatric Services Recognizing Students In Distress Important Phone Numbers Substance Abuse Resources How You Can Help Releasing Your Records In the News Contact Us	About the Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education SMU is committed to providing its students with an educational environment in which healthy lifestyle choices can be made. Toward this end, for several years the University has had in place numerous programs, policies and resources aimed at substance abuse education and prevention. In summer 2009, SMU President R. Gerald Turner appointed the Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, an outgrowth of the Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention, as a permanent, ongoing organization to implement and evaluate the task force's recommendations. The Commission, which meets monthly, reports annually to the president on the status of the recommendations and identifies new or emerging issues of concern. Commission/Task Force Timeline 2008-09 Report by the Presidential Commission On Substance Abuse Education And Prevention (09/10/2009) Task Force becomes Commission on Substance Abuse Education and Prevention (06/08/2009) Task Force recommendations implemented (10/22/2008) President's decision on Task Force recommendations (04/29/2008) Next steps: Task Force (02/04/2008) Task Force report is made public (02/02/2008) Task Force delivers recommendations to President Turner (01/31/2008) Task Force begins study of campus policies and attitudes (09/21/2007) Task Force meets with Greek representatives (09/14/2007) Task Force begins deliberations, seeks input (09/10/2007) About the Task Force ###	'Mustangs Who Care' A new program encourages students to act responsibly in social settings and trains them to intervene when someone is misusing alcohol or drugs and needs help. . . More. 'Call for Help' Program Students who seek medical assistance for themselves or others due to intoxication of alcohol and/or drugs will not normally be subject to the SMU discipline process. . . More. Support Services Trying to quit? You're not alone. If you’re ready to take back your life, SMU programs offer free and confidential help. . . More. Caring Community Connections Faculty and staff can provide students with appropriate information, support and advice for success. Sign in with your SMU ID and password.