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The AOD Education office conducts multiple programs to implement these
goals. Among these are the Drug and
Alcohol Peer Advisors (DAPA) a peer resource for information, the TRAC I
program: a workshop on how personality drives behavior and choices regarding
drugs and alcohol, the TRAC II alcohol education class for students showing
signs of risky behavior, TRAC III for marijuana use, Social Event
Management Procedures (SEMP) Training sessions for organizations sponsoring
events at which alcohol is present, various other campus outreach and
educational programs, and the Social Norms Campaign. The AOD office also
publishes the Dartmouth College Alcohol Handbook (Download PDF), a comprehensive resource
for alcohol use on the Dartmouth campus with resources and information well
beyond the Dartmouth community. The handbook is now available in PDF format and
a paper copy may be acquired from the AOD office as well.
Talking about low-Risk Alcohol Consumption (TRAC) I
Are you a circle, squiggle, square, or triangle? This highly interactive
leadership development exercise examines how personality drives behavior. Based
upon the rich traditions of the Native American medicine wheel and rooted in
the philosophical underpinnings of personality and behavioral psychology, this
teambuilding workshop focuses on healthy decision-making and social choices
around alcohol and other drug use. Students are encouraged to explore their
personality preferences and behavioral characteristics in the context of a
college environment where students encounter various cultural influences around
substance use/abuse.
Estimated duration of program: 2 hours.
Talking about low-Risk Alcohol Consumption (TRAC) II
An informative and fact-based multimedia presentation on alcohol and other
drugs that seeks to dispel common myths and misperceptions about various
substances, including frequently used rape drugs. Strong emphasis is placed
upon physiology. Follow-up discussion includes Alcoholism: Phases of
Progression and case studies.
Estimated duration of program: 2 hours.
Talking about Risks Associated with Cannabis use (TRAC) III
An in-depth, research-based PowerPoint presentation on the dangers of
marijuana use. Specifically designed for students who are
"experimenting" with or thinking about using this drug, TRAC III
offers the plain facts about pot and why it is such a highly addictive
substance.
Estimated duration of program: 90 minutes.
Other Programs
The office of Alcohol and Other Drug Education also sponsors various other
programs and services such as Tobacco Cessation Intervention Strategies,
general consultations, referrals to medical and information sources, and other
outreach programs tailored to meet your needs. If interested in creating a
program or seeking information on topics related to alcohol and other drugs,
contact the Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program office at (603)
646-1414.
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