AlcoholEdu for College

Duration: 140 minutes

Using a story-first approach to engage our student learners in meaningful alcohol prevention education, this course centers authentic student-driven narratives to explore key topics such as supporting peers in recovery, understanding the short and long term effects of alcohol and substance use, and the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of abstaining and/or reducing the use of these substances while in college.

By blending narrative-driven instruction with interactive engagement, AlcoholEdu for College® equips students with the tools to make positive choices and create a culture of awareness, intervention, and support.

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Course Details

Learning Objectives

  • Define a standard drink and BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration)
  • Discuss strategies to keep you and your friends safe
  • Explore how excess use of alcohol can cause some people to feel unsafe or excluded, and how personal alcohol use can impact others.

Specs

Intended Audience Higher Education Students
Languages English (US), Spanish (US), Spanish (European), Spanish (Mexican), French (Canada), French (European), Arabic, Chinese (Simplified Mandarin), Chinese (Traditional Mandarin), Filipino Tagalog, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (European), Russian, Thai, Vietnamese
Accessibility Audio, Video, Interactive Transcript, Closed Captions
Course Features Interactive Modules, Knowledge-Checks, Assessment

Carmen Poole, PhD

Author

As a researcher and course author, Dr. Poole has spent over a decade developing and designing adult learning and staff training programs in both corporate and higher education settings, with a special focus on harassment and discrimination compliance. Earning her PhD from the Department of Social Justice Education at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto, Dr. Poole draws on her expertise to promote prosocial behavioral change and foster better, safer workplaces.

Key Questions

What are warning signs that someone is misusing alcohol?

Some warning signs of alcohol misuse include drinking more or longer than intended, not being able to cut down or stop drinking, and feeling a strong need or desire to drink.

What is alcohol overdose?

Alcohol overdose (also known as alcohol poisoning) results from drinking too much, too fast. Crucial areas of the brain and body can shut down as a result of alcohol poisoning, leading to coma or even death.

What is BAC?

BAC stands for blood alcohol concentration. It’s a measurement of how much alcohol is absorbed into someone’s bloodstream as a result of drinking.

Sample Video Transcript

In college, you’ll be part of a caring community where people look out for one another. This course is an opportunity to pause, to take in information about alcohol and other drugs, so you can make decisions that are right for you. Whether or not you choose to use alcohol, we’ll provide you with skills and knowledge to help keep you or someone you care about safe. We’ll explore things you might not know, like the misconception that everyone drinks in college. We won’t use scare tactics or label anyone for their decisions, and we’ll reflect on how the choices people make can impact their goals and their relationships. This is a chance to focus on what’s important to you. Welcome to AlcoholEdu. Let’s get started.

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