Addressing Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Is a community responsibility

Welcome to the 2011-12 school year at SMU. We encourage students and parents to become familiar with SMU’s regulations, programs and services, particularly where it concerns drugs and alcohol usage.

Colleges and universities throughout the nation face the challenging issue of drug and alcohol abuse. At SMU, we have established a permanent Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention and Education, which meets regularly to assess the University’s efforts and procedures. Its 2010-11 report is available online.

SMU has teamed up with peer institutions — including Dartmouth, Stanford, Duke, Brown, Princeton, Purdue and Vanderbilt — to research new and innovative ways to fight binge drinking on campus. Read more.

In addition to the Live Responsibly website, parents will find useful information in the SMU Family Handbook, the brochure, “What Parents and Families Should Know about Alcohol and Drugs on Campus,” and the SMU Parents website. We encourage you to discuss this topic with others.

If you have questions on any topic, feel free to contact SMU’s director of parent and family programs at 214-768-4797.

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Binge Drinking

SMU is part of a team researching new and innovative ways to fight binge drinking . . . More.

Amnesty Policy

Students who seek medical assistance for themselves or another due to intoxication of alcohol and/or drugs . . . 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

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

2010-11 Report

The 2010-11 report of the President's Commission on Substance Abuse Prevention is now available online.