Alcohol and Other Drug Education

Here To Support You!

Alcohol and drugs are a part of the social landscape at SUNY Oswego. For some people it's a welcome part of college life. For others, it's overwhelming and scary to see the things that students can get involved in. Our program supports students through education, counseling, and implementing prevention programs on campus.

AOD Programs

We have courses focusing on alcohol and drug education along with extracurricular programs. These resources help to increase awareness of AOD use, choices, and consequences. For questions or to request a training, email [email protected]

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MAKE SOME NOISE!

Open Mic Nights

Join us at Penfield Library's Lake Effect Café for performances including music, comedy, poetry, and more! Popcorn and hot coffee served. Follow @OzPeerEds on Instagram for information on programs and events.

Advocate. Educate. And Support.

Recovery Ally Training

For individuals who want to be an ally for those in recovery from substance use and/or live in recovery themselves. Participants will gain a better understanding of what recovery means and how they can best be an ally to help those in need.

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Save A Life!

Naloxone Training

Learn how to use Naloxone through our in-person training. NARCAN^® Nasal Spray is an FDA-approved nasal formulation of naloxone to treat known or suspected opioid overdose. NARCAN^® Nasal Spray is needle-free and ready to use.

Want To Collab?

To request beer goggles or educational materials, please fill out the google form provided. Please remember to specify the type of materials you need, and the amount for each item requested.

AOD Material Requests

Online AOD Intervention

These online courses strive to reinforce healthy decisions and promote positive attitudes and behaviors.

eCheckup To Go!

Are you interested in learning more about your alcohol, cannabis or nicotine use? Both are online, anonymous surveys about your substance use. You will get personalized feedback about your alcohol and marijuana use. This program aims to motivate individuals to reduce their consumption.

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Alcohol Edu

An online alcohol education course required for all first-year students at SUNY Oswego. AlcoholEDU incorporates evidence-based methods to empower students to make well-informed decisions that will contribute to a safe campus environment for all. The course must be completed on a computer, iPad, tablet or phone with access to the internet and audio capabilities.

AlcoholEDU Part 2 will be sent approximately 30 days after part one, and takes about 2 minutes to complete

Frequently Asked Questions:

Accessing AlcoholEDU

Who is required to take the course?

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Are my answers private and confidential?

What if I do not pass the exam?

What is the deadline for completion?

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What if I have non-technical questions about the course?

I’m already 21, do I have to take the course?

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In-Person AOD Intervention Programs

Inspiring students to make healthier decisions related to alcohol and drug use.

BASICS

Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students (BASICS) is a two-session one on one assessment created for college students. Developed at the University of Washington, BASICS has been found to reduce negative consequences resulting from drinking, as well as alcohol consumption rates.
Many students will need to complete BASICS as part of a student conduct sanction. The cost of the program is $80. If you would like to schedule a BASICS assessment, and not as part of a student conduct sanction, there is no charge.

Additional Information

Statement In Support For a Drug Free Campus

The State University of New York at Oswego recognizes that the abuse of alcohol and/or illegal possession or use of other drugs adversely affects the pursuit of its educational objectives. The College is committed to providing a safe and comfortable educational environment for all members of the College community. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs adversely affects the user as well as others who live and work in the same environment. It is a fact demonstrated through both national and local data that the use of alcohol and other drugs inhibits performance and adversely affects health, safety, and the campus environment.

It is the responsibility of the College to uphold the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989 and the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Therefore, all members of our campus community are hereby notified that the abuse of alcohol, the unlawful sale, possession, or distribution of alcohol, and/or the unlawful sale, possession, distribution or manufacture of LSD and other hallucinogens, marijuana, hashish, cocaine, peyote, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, and other controlled substances, except under legal medical prescription, is prohibited on and off College premises, at College sponsored events, or at events sponsored by student organizations or student groups.

Students and employees who are found to have violated this policy will be subject to disciplinary sanctions up to and including expulsion from the College and/ or termination of employment. Student groups or organizations found to have violated this policy will be subject to sanctions up to and including loss of privileges for using the grounds and facilities of the College to advertise, recruit, and conduct activities. In efforts to establish and maintain a drug-free workplace and campus community, the College will provide ongoing alcohol and other drug awareness educational programs and disseminate information about alcohol and other drug use. All students and employees will receive a statement of this policy annually.

Any SUNY Oswego employee who is convicted of a criminal drug or alcohol statute violation must notify his/her supervisor of the conviction within five days after the conviction. As required by the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the College must inform contracting or granting agencies of such convictions within ten days after receiving notification from the employee or otherwise receiving notice of a conviction. Any employee found to be in violation of this policy will be subject to corrective action. Questions about this Drug-Free Workplace policy should be referred to the Director of Human Resources, 201 Culkin Hall, (315) 312-2230.

A Drug Free Campus Student Handbook

AOD Emergencies

Good Samaritan Policy

Drug Disposal Locations

AOD Resources

Oz Concern Navigator

Office Of The Dean of Students

501 Culkin Hall

Oswego, NY 13126

Contact

315-312-5483, Fax: 315-312-2503

[email protected]

Hours

M-F, 8am-4:30pm

Summer Hours: M-F, 8am-4pm