I would like to mention that any of these indicators alone might not indicate an immediate problem, however, a culmination of several warning signs should strike attention. As I mentioned earlier, if you notice any of these the best thing to do is to discuss it with your immediate supervisor. They usually have more training and experience in handling these situations. The next step would be to work with your supervisor to get help for the person if a problem really does exist. One last point that I would like to make is that it seems alcohol abuse on college campuses today is on the rise.
Many college students engage in a dangerous form of alcohol consumption called binge drinking.
As a result, more emphasis has been directed at educating students about the consequences of alcohol and drug abuse. RA's are a direct link to residents, therefore, they should play an important role in the educational process. Eric Honeycutt - North Carolina State University A . In general, I think the most effective mechanism for an RA to use to combat problems like under-age drinking and drug use is to be a role model. I also think that there are some very effective programs put on campus-wide that address this topic and could be put to some good use in the halls.