Ferris State University has seen a decrease in alcohol-related arrests in the past year, from 273 in 1999 to 201 in 2000. We are committed to continuing our efforts to promote safe behaviors among our students, and to providing all possible assistance to students who have substance-abuse problems. It is important to realize, however, that those students are in the minority. According to the National Social Norms Research Center, most students drink moderately or not at all. At Ferris, We are below the national average when it comes to the number of students involved in such serious problems as public misconduct, fighting, injury, sexual assault or vandalism as a result of their drinking.
Students know how to be a friend to others.
Greeks have designated driver programs. Associated Student Government provides Safe Ride from the bars. According to the Ferris State University Counseling Center, the most important thing to remember when discussing a possible alcohol poisoning or overdose is that prevention is critical.