Counselors can meet with students to make referrals to treatment programs and self-help groups in the community. Outreach and Consultation. Staff members are available to provide programs and workshops on alcohol and drug issues for student, staff, or faculty groups. Staff members are also available to consult with staff, faculty, or students on how to handle specific alcohol or drug related problems. Many times people are unable to see the seriousness of their alcohol or drug problem without feedback from friends, family members, or co-workers.
Intervention is the process of providing such feedback to the person with a substance abuse problem.
A successful intervention requires careful preparation and Counseling Center staff members can provide help in planning and carrying out an intervention. That is the question. For more information about substance abuse issues, check out these Alcohol and Drug Websites .