UNH Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program
The UNH Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Education Program provides individual assessments with a Wellness Educator/Counselor and education classes on risk reduction. Students are given individual feedback on their own risk level along with recommendations on how to lower their risk to increase safety. Follow-up counseling is available to students as appropriate.
I have been referred by the Judicial and Mediation Programs Office, court/police, resident hall staff for an alcohol or marijuana class, what should I do?
The first step is to call or visit our office to make an appointment with a Wellness Educator/Counselor. These appointments are approximately 50 minutes in length. The student is then referred to the step 2, which is participation in either the alcohol education or marijuana education class.
*Students referred by UNH attorney, or outside courts are required to bring in their paperwork prior to their first session
What should I know about the Alcohol Education Class?
Classes are held every other week for 2.5 hours.
The cost for the class materials is $5.00.
During the class students are taught about alcohol and the body, blood alcohol concentration, high risk drinking versus low risk drinking, and information on other drugs.
What happens after I take the Alcohol Education Class?
The final step will be to meet with the Wellness Educator/Counselor to discuss what you learned in the class and assess your own risk level.
Once you have completed the program (through step 3) a letter of completion will be sent to the referral sources. In some cases, it will be recommended to the referral source that a student continue with counseling. This information will be discussed with the student during the meeting after the class.
What should I know about the Marijuana Education Class?
Classes are held once a month for 1.5 hours.
There is no cost for class materials.
During the Marijuana class, students learn about the short and long term effects of marijuana use. The class provides students an opportunity to examine their own choices around the use of marijuana.
What happens after I take the Marijuana Education Class?
The final step will be to meet with the Wellness Educator/Counselor to discuss what you learned in the class and assess your own risk level.
Once you have completed the program (through step 3) a letter of completion will be sent to the referral sources. In some cases, it will be recommended to the referral source that a student continue with counseling. This information will be discussed with the student during the meeting after the class.
What should I know about the Other Drug Education Class?
Class schedule and length will vary based on student need and minimum attendance of at least three students.
There is no cost for class materials.
The class includes information on cocaine, prescription drugs and/or other drugs.
Individual education on drugs will be provided to students if there is no class taking place, due to low numbers.
How much does it cost to participate in the UNH Alcohol and Other Drug Education Program?
If you have paid the UNH mandatory health fee, you are only required to pay for the class materials.
If you have not paid the UNH mandatory health fee, you will be required to pay the following:
- Individual Assessment Appointment: $60
- Alcohol Education Class: $50
- Alcohol Education Class Materials: $5
- Marijuana Education Class: $50
- Marijuana Education Class Materials:
- Other Drug Education Class: $50
- Other Drug Education Class Materials:
- Follow-up Appointment: $30
- Further individual counseling appointments: $60/50 minute session
How can I pay for education class materials?
You must pay for education class materials when you register for class.
We accept cash or check, only. Check can be made out to UNH Health Services
How can I pay for the program if I haven't paid my health fee?
If you haven't paid your mandatory health fee, you will be billed for services (counseling sessions and education class).
We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Cats Cache.
You may also want to check you health insurance plan to determine if these services will be covered.
What if I am referred to Alcohol and Other Drug Education for a second time by the Office of Conduct and Meditation, court/police, resident hall staff?
If you receive a second offense, you will receive individual counseling services.
Our Alcohol and Other Drug Educator/Counselors will conduct counseling using the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College Students) model. This is a three session counseling process that will increase your awareness of the risks associated with alcohol use and increase awareness of alcohol impaired choices that can lead to health problems, social difficulties and or legal problems.
How do I pay for second offense counseling?
Each counseling session is $60.
This is a chargeable services, regardless of whether or not you have paid the mandatory student health fee.
We accept cash, check, Visa, MasterCard and Cats Cache.
You may also want to check you health insurance plan to determine if these services will be covered.
