Facts About Bullying You Need to Know

Bullying doesn’t stop when students leave the classroom. 3rd Millennium’s Cyberbullying Courses help students understand the real-world impact of online behavior, recognize harmful interactions, and build the skills needed to create safer digital communities. Bullying is a harmful behavior that affects many students. In light of Bullying Prevention Month, here are some fast facts on […]

5 Proactive Ways to Address Alcohol Use this Spring Break

Do you have proactive strategies in place to address alcohol use during Spring Break? Some cities and campuses have put broad strategies in place, working with local government and businesses. But even if you are not able to do that, you can do something locally. Check out some of these ideas below:

Get School Year Ready with Online Title IX Training

Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sexual discrimination at any educational institution receiving federal financial assistance. This civil right bans sex-based discrimination, which includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. When a student has experienced any of these situations and reports them to the school, the school must stop the discrimination, prevent it from […]

The Crucial First Weeks of College: Addressing Underage Drinking

The first six to ten weeks of college are the most crucial for freshmen. While a student’s participation in underage drinking does not necessarily predict their academic future, it certainly has an impact on it. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimates that about 1,519 college students ages 18 to 24 die from […]

Substance Use of NCAA Athletes

As March Madness takes over our news feeds, college athletes are once again in the national spotlight. With this focused attention, these student athletes are often under extra pressure, especially when it comes to alcohol and drug use. Fortunately, a recent study from the NCAA has found some positive and promising findings about athletic substance […]

The Misuse of Adderall Continues to Skyrocket

Adderall is a highly misused prescription medication, particularly among college students. This addictive stimulant exhibits effects similar to those of cocaine and can have just as extreme withdrawal symptoms, as well. With finals coming up, the number of students taking Adderall is at an all-time high, and so are the addiction rates.

Voluntary vs. Mandatory: Alcohol Awareness Courses Among First-Year College Students

College freshmen experience a number of transitional issues as they venture away from parental supervision into the world of free choice, especially as those decisions pertain to alcohol use. More often than not, research has shown that alcohol misuse and alcohol-related behaviors have a negative impact on a college student’s academic success.