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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ substance abuse education program named in national publication

January 29, 1998
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ substance abuse education program named in national publication

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's Drug and Alcohol Education program is gaining national recognition.

"We are now a model substance abuse education prevention program in the United States of America," said Randy Haveson, coordinator of alcohol and other drug education at Valdosta State.

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ's curriculum has been spotlighted in the 1997-98 edition of the handbook "Promising Practices: Campus Alcohol Strategies." The sourcebook serves as a reference guide for drug and alcohol education coordinators at colleges and universities around the country.

The handbook chronicles Valdosta State's multi-tiered approach to substance abuse education that incorporates a variety of approaches, from peer counseling to social events that promote responsible decision-making.

The "Promising Practices" publication is sponsored by The Century Council, a national, not-for-profit organization committed to combating all forms of irresponsible drinking. The 300-page booklet, supervised by experts from George Mason University and Rutgers University, identifies 35 institutions with comprehensive programs.

"Promising Practices" is available online:

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