Exciting New Features of Tableau 10.3
Tableau Software, a software company that produces some of the most innovative interactive data visualization products in the world, has recently released its newest version of software, Tableau 10.3. The release of Tableau 10.3 is exciting for the colleges and universities that care about prevention and intervention efforts because it features some major upgrades and […]
Drug-Use Increasing Among College Students
A new study from the University of Michigan has shown that daily marijuana use among college students is higher today than it ever has been in the past 35 years. With new laws being passed that allow the use of recreational marijuana in multiple states, this statistic may not be alarming. What is shocking for […]
Next Steps with the Campus Climate Survey Data
Nothing can be as exciting as seeing data from the Campus Climate Survey for the first time.
Teens and Dating Violence
No one is immune to dating violence. In fact, there are multiple risk factors for both guys and gals alike. One in three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. According to LoveIsRespect.org, violent behavior typically begins between the ages of 12 and 18. As […]
Recurrent Red Zone Indicates Colleges Still Have a Long Way to Go in Preventing Sexual Assaults
Each year on the third Thursday of September, the nation’s largest anti-sexual assault organization (The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network, or RAINN) strives to raise awareness about sexual violence on college campuses. This Thursday, September 17th, is national RAINN Day. The annual program was specifically designed to “empower college students to educate their peers about […]
Alcohol Awareness: April as a Month of Educational Empowerment
The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies (NCADD) established Alcohol Awareness Month in 1987 to combat the nation’s number one public health problem, alcoholism. Alcohol Awareness Month aims to help correct social norms by encouraging, educating and empowering individuals and communities on alcoholism and recovery. Designating a month of awareness provides the opportunity for all branches of […]
What is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is intentional violent or aggressive behavior. Forms of domestic violence include intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and other abusive behaviors. Domestic violence is often used as a means of power and control typically by one intimate partner against another. This includes physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse, and its […]
Stay Safe this Fourth of July
The peak in alcohol sales is trending back downward as states start lifting stay-at-home restrictions and we move into the re-opening phase. That’s the good news. Traditionally, July 4th is a big drinking day, so even with social distancing, for many around the nation, alcohol will be involved.
Tips for Internet Safety Month
June is Internet Safety Month, and we’d like to highlight some tips for parents and educators.
What are Depressants?
How do depressants work? Depressants work on the nervous system, “depressing” the nervous system and lowering the body’s basic functions and brain activity. They slow down the neurotransmitters that allow your brain to communicate with the rest of the nerves in your body. This usually results in a feeling of relaxation, drowsiness, or mellowness. Depressants […]