Northampton prevention Coalition
Northampton prevention Coalition
Don't do anything stupid...
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Thursday 2nd August 2018
Diane Fedorchak discusses reducing high-risk drinking among college students using UMass Amherst's BASICS program in 'NPC in the 413'.
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Get the buttons here!Curbing College Drinking: Insights from Diane Fedorchak of UMass Amherst
Most of our students like, maybe even, are mandated, so they are required to come. Okay, when they're having six, seven drinks, a whole lot of other things happen. We talk about that, we put them on a computer and we ask them a whole lot of questions about their alcohol, their marijuana and their other drug use, and then we ask them if they choose to use between now and when they come back, if they would just keep track of their drinking and or their marijuana use, and then they come back A Week or Two Weeks Later, and they meet one-on-one with one of our prevention specialists, and then we go over that feedback sheet, and it's great, because what they put into the computer will print out about a-page feedback report all about them.
Ever wondered how to address high-risk drinking among college students without sounding preachy? Diane Fedorchak, the Director of the BASICS program at UMass Amherst, might have the answers you're looking for. In this episode of 'NPC in the 413', Diane shares her wealth of experience from nearly two decades in health education, focusing on alcohol and drug abuse prevention. The BASICS program is all about meeting students where they are, using a non-judgmental and non-confrontational approach.
Think of it as a friendly chat rather than a stern lecture. One of the program's key tools is a survey that helps identify students at risk based on their drinking habits. Those flagged by the survey then have a one-on-one session with a prevention specialist who helps them create a personalized plan to reduce their drinking. It's all about early intervention and open communication, which Diane emphasizes is crucial.
She also talks about the kinds of conversations parents and guardians should be having with their college-bound kids to keep those lines of communication wide open. Diane's approach is refreshingly straightforward and practical. She believes that by working together as a community, we can help students develop healthier relationships with alcohol and other substances.
Whether you're a parent, an educator, or just someone interested in community health, this episode offers valuable insights into tackling high-risk drinking in a supportive and effective way.