The results showed that IMSA students use drugs and alcohol far less than their peers, nationally. IMSA has programs which stress prevention, security, and intervention. During Sophomore navigation, there is substance abuse education. The Admissions process also attempts to screen out major discipline concerns. The residential life staff is trained on recognizing signs of substance abuse, and both the Aurora Police Department and the Lighthouse Institute provide training too.
Information is provided to parents during the summer before sophomore year.
If your student has concerns, he or she should talk to their RC, another RC, to one of the Social Workers, or to another adult. They are trained to provide appropriate support to your student, or his or her friends.