Dean of Students

Alanon/Alateen- This is a resource for people who are affected by the alcohol use/abuse of others. www.al-anon.alateen.org/

Parents' Page- You can visit this link to read about important facts, have access to a printable brochure, and obtain tips on how to address alcohol issues with their college student. http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/CollegeParents/

Treatment Options- You can find a list of treatment options for your student at http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Parenting is Prevention- This Web Site provides tips, informational resources, links to local and national organizations, a focus on what other parents are doing in their communities, and opportunities to ask questions and have them answered by parents whose children have become healthy, drug-free, productive adults. http://www.family.samhsa.gov/

Alcohol, Other Drugs, and College: A Parent's Guide- From the Higher Education Center this article describes the scope and nature of alcohol use on campuses today. The flyer lists questions to ask campus officials, and tells what to look for when touring a campus. Finally, it offers ideas for parents who want to communicate with their son or daughter about this important issue. http://www.higheredcenter.org/pubs/parents.html

A Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control's, A Guide for Parents of First-Year College Students, helps parents talk with their college-age son or daughter about drinking. http://www.higheredcenter.org/parents/va-abc.pdf