Citation

Johannessen K, Glider P, Collins C, Hueston H, Dejong W. Am. J. Drug Alcohol Abuse 2001; 27(3): 587-597.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

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Abstract

In 1995, the University of Arizona installed and publicized new policies to provide better alcohol control during its annual homecoming event. Systematic observation at pregame tents revealed that, compared to 1994, these policies led to a lower percentage of tents selling alcohol, elimination of beer kegs, greater availability of food and nonalcoholic beverages, the presence of hired bartenders to serve alcohol , and systems for identification checks.These changes were still in evidence through 1998. In 1995, campus police also saw a downward shift in the number of neighborhood calls for complaints related to homecoming activities, which was maintained through 1998. Statistics on law enforcement actions were inconsistent. There was a sharp drop in 1995, but 1996 and 1999 saw enforcement levels similar to what was seen prior to the new policies. This case study underscores the importance of environmental management strategies for campus-based alcohol and other drug prevention. (Abstract Adapted from Source: American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 2001. Copyright © 2001 by Marcel Dekker, Inc.)

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Adult Substance Use
Prevention Program
Program Effectiveness
Case Studies
College Campus
College Student Substance Use
Substance Use Prevention
Alcohol Use Prevention
Campus Based
12-04