Prevention Into Practice: Sounds Offers Appealing Alternatives to Alcohol Use
Misha Cleveland, Executive Director
Michael J. Cleveland, Research Assistant Professor PRC Seminar January 22, 2014
70% of College Students Drank Alcohol in the Past Month
Source: NIDA, National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, Vol. II, Johnston et al., University of Michigan, 2013
40% of College Students Report Binge‐Drinking in Past Month
Source: NIDA, National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, Vol. II, Johnston et al., University of Michigan, 2013
Alcohol‐Related Consequences
Injury
Assault
Sexual Abuse
Unsafe Sex
Academic Problems
Suicide Attempts
Drunk Driving
Vandalism
Property Damage
Alcohol Dependency
Police Involvement
Death
Source: Hingson et al. 2002
• Provide research‐based information about extent of dangerous drinking
• Provide recommendations to college presidents about effective strategies
• Offer recommendations to researchers for future research
Quality of Available Research Evidence
Tier 1
• Brief Interventions
• Cognitive‐Behavior
• Expectancy Challenges
EFFECTIVE
Tier 2
• Enforcing Minimum‐
Age laws
• Raising Prices on Alcohol
• Reducing Density of Alcohol Outlets
GENERAL POP
Tier 3
Tier 4
• Reinstate Friday classes
• Establish alcohol‐free dormitories
• Ban alcohol on campus
• Expand alcohol‐free, late‐night student activities
• Awareness/Education campaigns
• Values clarification
• Providing BAC feedback to students
PROMISING
NOT EFFECTIVE
Quality of Available Research Evidence
Tier 1
• Brief Interventions
• Cognitive‐Behavior
• Expectancy Challenges
Tier 2
• Enforcing Minimum‐
Age laws
• Raising Prices on Alcohol
• Reducing Density of Alcohol Outlets
Tier 3
Tier 4
• Reinstate Friday classes
• Establish alcohol‐free dormitories
• Ban alcohol on campus
• Expand alcohol‐free, late‐night student activities
• Awareness/Education campaigns
• Orientation Sessions for new students
• Infusion into curriculum
Most effective if:
1. Part of a multi‐component strategy
2. Part of established infrastructure
with long‐term funding
3. Youth are involved in planning activities
SAMPLE AND METHODS:
• 746 first‐year college students (ULS) • 14 consecutive days during 1st Fall semester (2007)
• Analysis for Thursday, Friday, Saturday (LNPS offered)
KEY RESULTS:
• 24% of students attended LNPS at least once during 14 days
• Students drank 41% fewer drinks on days attending LNPS
• Students had 79% lower odds of binge drinking on LNPS days www.soundshv.org
facebook.com/soundshv
Origin
Alcohol, socializing
and music
Mission and
Vision
Niche
Building a network
A safe place
Your voices, your choices
One Step at a Time
Short and long term goals
The Queen in Bellefonte
RPTM 356
April 5 concert
Ideal Permanent Location
…and how to get to that point
Your voices…
Please ask questions and share your thoughts!
facebook.com/soundshv * www.soundshv.org * misha@soundshv.org
For more information
www.soundshv.org
www.facebook.com/soundshv
Email: misha@soundshv.org
(814) 933-6731
Initial funding provided by the Ferguson Foundation, Peter Hadley, PA Council
of the Arts and the Downtown State College Noon Rotary Club.