The Substance Abuse Education Program addresses alcohol and drug abuse issues and is one of the many services offered by the Center for Counseling, Learning and Testing's Psychological Counseling staff. As with most of the other services offered through C&PCC, this program is offered free of charge to U of M students enrolled for 6 credits or more in the regular Fall and Spring semesters, or at least 1 credit hour during the Summer semesters.

Although many of the referrals to this program come from the university's Judicial Affairs Office as a result of student violation of university policy regarding the use of alcohol or other drugs on university property or at university-sponsored events, this program is open to any student who wants to learn more about alcohol, other drugs, and addiction. One does not need to have a substance abuse problem in order to access this program.

The Substance Abuse Program is comprised of six, one-hour sessions. Sessions utilize video, handouts, and discussion. Sessions typically are conducted one-on-one between a psychologist and the student. However, when feasible, a group format also may be employed.

Topics discussed over the duration of the education program include but are not limited to the following:

• Substance abuse Myths and Facts
• Defense Mechanisms
• The Addiction Cycle
• Impact of drug use on decision making
• Legal ramifications of substance abuse

Counseling services are provided in accordance with the ethical guidelines of the American Psychological Association.

For more information, Email Robert Maichrowicz, Ph.D., Manager of the C&PCC-Career and Psychological Counseling Center at rmchrwcz@memphis.edu. C&PCC Location: Wilder Tower 214 and 211 Phone: (901) 678-2068 Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Extended office hours during Fall and Spring Semesters Monday through Thursday till 7:00 pm