Families who believe their student may be having a problem with alcohol or drugs should contact the Substance Intervention and Prevention Program for information about campus services or about constructive ways to intervene. This service addresses issues related to alcohol and substance abuse on campus. The director is an experienced professional who can provide information and advice about all aspects of alcohol and drug use, and make referrals for treatment if necessary. The program's services include alcohol and drug awareness workshops and training for students, faculty and staff, confidential counseling, support groups and peer education. The program also offers individual counseling and student support groups for children of alcoholics.
All services are free and confidential.
Because some students feel more comfortable talking to other students about alcohol or drug problems, Health Education Services sponsors a peer education program that involves 15-20 Georgetown students who are trained in alcohol and drug issues. Through group presentations and personal assistance, the peer educators are available to help students make informed decisions about drinking or drugs, or to direct students to help, if needed. Sexuality For young adults, the pressure to engage in sexual activity is great. National surveys indicate that over 80 percent of men and over 70 percent of women have engaged in sexual intercourse by the age of 20. Television and movies send insistent messages that everyone is having sex, and these messages are reinforced by peers.