The electronic Check Up to Go is an online survey that assesses your drinking patterns and compares them to other college students. In about 7 minutes, you will receive a comprehensive and personalized feedback form that is completely anonymous. Whether you choose to print the results or merely look them over online, e-CHUG provides insights about your alcohol usage and general tips for better health.

BASICS is an alcohol screening and intervention that involves two one-on-one meetings with Residential Life staff and the completion of e-CHUG. The introductory meeting honestly discusses the student's alcohol use, with the understanding that the goal of the session is to understand why high-risk drinking occurs. The student should leave the session with a feeling of introspection and empowerment. Next, e-CHUG will be completed by the student, comparing the student's alcohol patterns and habits with their peers. Finally, a concluding meeting with Peter assists the student in determining whether their alcohol use is detrimental to any aspect of their health, whether it be physical, emotional, academic, or financial. The student and Peter work together to critically review the student's drinking patterns, and brainstorm ideas for minimizing any negative impact. For more information, contact Lisa Roy at ext. 7513.

The Core Alcohol and Drug Survey was conducted in 2004 to measure drug and alcohol usage on the UMFK campus. The results are compared to a national average to keep the numbers in perspective, and are eye-opening for students, university employees, and parents alike.