Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention and Education
Various initiatives aimed at prevention and education regarding the use and misuse of drugs and alcohol. Individuals can register for scheduled programs, and organizations may also request customized programming on the topic.
For information regarding Alcohol and Other Drugs programming, email Ashley Gann
Hours of Operation
2nd Floor Gatton Student Center East Wing
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Hilary J. Boone Center
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Learning Bar
The Learning Bar is a hands-on, interactive, alcohol education experience for students. Attendees will gain knowledge, skills, and resources as well as increase intentions to utilize risk reduction strategies. Sessions are available for classes, organizations, and small groups. The Learning Bar holds Mocktail Mondays and other special events the first 6 weeks of the semester and at other times throughout the year. Information on all events is available on BBNvolved.
For customized program requests, complete the POWER program request form. Additional questions should be directed to Ashley Gann at ashley.gann@uky.edu.
Self-Assessment
Self-assessments screenings offer students anonymous, brief, tailored feedback about their substance use, associated levels of risk, normative behaviors, and UK and Lexington community resources. UK offers two screening tools, ScreenU and eCHECKUP TO GO.
ScreenU Online Screening Options are anonymous, brief, self-assessments, requiring 3-10 minutes to complete.
eCHECKUP TO GO is a more in-depth, anonymous self-assessment.
ScreenU Alcohol
ScreenU is a free, confidential, alcohol risk assessment based on evidence-based strategies called SBIRT Technology (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment). ScreenU is a brief (three to five minutes to complete on a computer, laptop or mobile device), and offers immediate, personalized feedback.
ScreenU can help you quickly identify if you are experiencing negative consequences because of your alcohol use. Based on your responses, you will receive non-judgmental feedback encouraging you to think about your choices that may put you at risk for harmful consequences. ScreenU can also provide ways to keep yourself and your friends safer. If necessary, you may be referred to our campus and community resources.
Click here to begin ScreenU Alcohol and receive your anonymous results.
ScreenU Cannabis
Like ScreenU Alcohol, ScreenU Cannabis is a free, confidential, marijuana risk assessment based on evidence-based strategies called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment). ScreenU Cannabis is brief (three to five minutes to complete on a computer, laptop or mobile device) and offers immediate, personalized feedback.
ScreenU Cannabis can help you quickly identify if you are experiencing negative consequences because of your cannabis use. Based on your responses, you will receive non-judgmental feedback encouraging you to think about your choices that may put you at risk for harmful consequences. ScreenU Cannabis can also provide ways to keep yourself and your friends safer. If necessary, you may be referred to campus and community resources.
Click here to begin ScreenU Cannabis and receive your anonymous results
For information regarding SBIRT programming, including online access to eCheckUp, contact Ashley Gann at abga230@uky.edu.
ScreenU Prescription Rx
ScreenU Rx is a free, confidential, prescription drug risk assessment based on evidence-based strategies called SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment). ScreenU Rx is brief (three to five minutes to complete on a computer, laptop or mobile device) and offers immediate, personalized feedback.
ScreenU Rx can help you quickly identify if you are experiencing negative consequences because of your prescription drug use. Based on your responses, you will receive non-judgmental feedback encouraging you to think about your choices that may put you at risk for harmful consequences. ScreenU Rx can also provide ways to keep yourself and your friends safer. If necessary, you may be referred to our campus and community resources.
Click here to begin ScreenU Rx and receive your anonymous results.
Alcohol eCHECKUP TO GO
Cannabis eCHECKUP TO GO
Nicotine eCHECKUP TO GO
Sexual Violence eCHECKUP TO GO
Resources
AlcoholEDU, Hazing, and Sexual Assault Prevention Online Courses
All new, incoming University of Kentucky students (first-time freshmen, transfer and graduate) are required to complete mandatory training courses. At UK, you play a crucial role in keeping our campus safe, so we want to help you develop the tools to handle issues that may arise around you.
Through the Vector Solutions platform, you will need to complete your required two-part courses to avoid receiving an account hold which may prevent you from registering for classes for the next semester.
To complete the course(s), you will need your linkblue account information to log in via the UK Single Sign-On button.
For more information on AlcoholEDU, Hazing, and Sexual Assault Prevention Courses, click here.
Code of Student Conduct
Administrative Regulation 4:10 - Code of Student Conduct promotes the core values of the UK, including integrity, respect, responsibility and accountability, and sense of community. The Code outlines the rights for students and student organizations, the standards of conduct for all students and student organizations, and the procedures for determining violations. For more information on the Code of Student Conduct click here.
Mandated Education and Workshops
Students who are required to complete alcohol or other drug sanctions as part of their restorative action plan must register and pay the associated fee here.
Students receiving amnesty must receive a code from their hearing officer prior to registration.
For additional questions related to the Office for Student Conduct or mandated education and workshops contact studentconduct@uky.edu.
Family Handbook for Talking to College Students About Alcohol
Alcohol and drug use can have a significant negative impact on a college student’s life and on the campus community. Research has shown that parents and families can play an important role in influencing this behavior. We have put together a resource guide to help you, as a parent or family member, in understanding alcohol and drugs on college campuses and having this conversation with your student. To download the handbook, click here.
Office of Student Conduct
The student conduct process helps students learn, mature, and develop greater self-awareness while balancing the needs of the UK community. When student behavior does not model UK’s values, the student conduct process is used to uphold the standards of UK. For more information about the Office of Student Conduct click here.
POWER collaborates with the Office of Student Conduct to administer alcohol and other drug sanctions outlined in a student's Restorative Action Plan.
Amnesty
Students who seek emergency assistance on behalf of persons experiencing drug or alcohol-related emergencies, as well as the student experiencing the emergency, may receive amnesty meaning they may not be charged or receive restorative actions for violations of drug or alcohol-related policies in the Code of Student Conduct. For more about the amnesty policy click here.
The University of Kentucky's hazing policy includes an amnesty provision for victims, individuals, and student organizations who report hazing incidents. This policy encourages reporting by offering the possibility of avoiding disciplinary action for past hazing activities when self-reporting occurs. More information about the hazing amnesty policy can be found here.
Per Adminstrative Regulation 6:2, both the Complainant & Respondent in sexual harassment/misconduct cases have the right to receive amnesty for certain types of student misconduct, such as alcohol or drug violations. This means if in the course of an investigation Office of Equal Opportunity becomes aware of such violations it wouldn't make a referral to student conduct for disciplinary action. Students may be referred for supportive education related to substance use and/or require substance use education and/or assessment for a respondent who's found responsible when that is a factor in the case. More information can be found here.
Mandated Education and Workshops
POWER works closely with the Office of Student Conduct to ensure education and behavior change theory are integral to all Alcohol & Other Drug Restorative Actions. Well-being professionals are consistently working to ensure the most up-to-date and relevant information is included and that each course is delivered to the appropriate audience based on the individual's violation, finding, and Restorative Action Plan. For more information on Mandated Education and Workshops click here.